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Dav Pilkey
Dav Pilkey is the creator of the wildly popular Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, which have delighted young readers with their humor and action. He's also the author of The Scarlet Shedder, a book that's sure to get kids laughing.
The Adventures of Captain Underpants
Synopsis
George and Harold, two prank-loving fourth graders, hypnotize their mean principal, Mr. Krupp, into becoming the superhero Captain Underpants. When the mad scientist Dr. Diaper threatens to destroy the moon with a laser, the boys and their accidental hero must save the day.
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Characters
George BeardProtagonist
Harold HutchinsProtagonist
Dr. DiaperAntagonist
A mad scientist who threatens to destroy the moon with a laser device; defeated by George, Harold and Captain Underpants.
Mr. KruppSupporting
Frequently asked questions
What grade are George and Harold in?
George Beard and Harold Hutchins are fourth graders at Jerome Horwitz Elementary School in Piqua, Ohio.
How many books are in the Captain Underpants series?
The main Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey runs to 12 numbered novels, starting with The Adventures of Captain Underpants (1997) and ending with Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot (2015).