Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants cover

Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants

Author: Pilkey, Dav

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.7
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 5582
Points per Word 0.000179
Page Count 160
Points per Page 0.00625

Description

When Professor Poopypants becomes their new science teacher, George and Harold almost cause the entire planet to be taken over by a maniacal, mad-scientist guy in a giant robot suit.

Quick Summary

George and Harold are back, and this time they get a new science teacher who goes by the absurd name of Professor Poopypants. From the first day, the duo finds themselves tangled in a mad-scientist scheme that threatens to unleash a giant robot suit on the whole planet, and it's up to them to stop the chaos while still trying to survive class. The story is packed with the series' signature potty humor, quick-fire jokes, and interactive flip-o-rama pages that make reading feel like flipping through a comic book. It's perfect for kids who love goofy slapstick, reluctant readers looking for a fast, funny page-turner, or anyone who enjoys the blend of superhero antics and school-day absurdity. While there are moments that feel a little scary like a giant robot looming over the town everything stays lighthearted and ends with a silly, heartwarming lesson about teamwork and creativity. If you liked the other Captain Underpants adventures or the visual humor of "Dog Man," you'll feel right at home here. Parents can rest assured the book's silliness is wholesome, with a positive message about using imagination to solve problems.