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Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People Colour Edition (HB)

By Dav Pilkey
Series: Captain Underpants
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Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People Colour Edition by Dav Pilkey follows the hilarious adventures of best friends George and Harold. After tinkering with their time machine, they accidentally enter an alternate universe where their enemies are heroes and heroes are villains. The friends must navigate this topsy-turvy world to set things right, using quick wit and, of course, the help of Captain Underpants. This colourful edition brings additional visual vibrancy to the engaging and comedic storyline.
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You might enjoy this book if you love hilarious and imaginative adventures that captivate young readers with their vibrant illustrations and action-packed storyline. It's perfect for children who appreciate a mix of wacky humour and creative escapades with a dash of mischievous fun.

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Captain Underpants returns to face his nemesis - the evil Capain Blunderpants - with the help of two new superheroes, Great-Granny Girdle and Boxer Boy. George and Harold are in BIG trouble this time! More laffs, evil, horror and high adventure in the name of all that is pre-shrunk and cottony. Complete with amazing Flip-o-Rama animation!

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George and Harold's time-travelling Purple Potty has landed them in a crazy place! The teachers are nice, the cafeteria serves delicious food, and the school principal, Mr. Krupp, thinks they're hilarious. Something is very, very wrong—and it gets even more wrong when the boys' pet pterodactyl, Crackers, and Sulu the Bionic Hamster are captured by George and Harold's evil-twin look-alikes.

Now, George and Harold must face their greatest foes yet: themselves! Can they handle this mess on their own, or will they need Captain Underpants to swoop in and save the day?

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Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People Colour Edition by Dav Pilkey is highly praised for its irresistible appeal and engaging humour. Critics highlight its ability to captivate reluctant readers and enhance vocabulary subtly. The book's sharp wit and age-appropriate humour make it enjoyable for both young readers and parents, combining empowerment and empathy. It celebrates the victory of good-heartedness, resonating well with audiences according to multiple reviews.

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ISBN: 9781338271515

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 August 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 212.0mm

Height: 142.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories. He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books -- the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. In the second grade, Dav's teacher ripped up his comics and told him he couldn't spend the rest of his life making silly books. Fortunately, Dav was not a very good listener.

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