Throughout the novel, Pilkey suggests that good will triumph over evil both on a personal and societal level. On a societal level, Captain Underpants - with the help of George and Harold - triumphs over criminals, although often in a way which is humorously haphazard and accidental.

The series revolves around two fourth graders, George Beard and Harold Hutchins, living in Piqua, Ohio, and Captain Underpants, an aptly named superhero from one of the boys' homemade comic books, who accidentally becomes real when George and Harold hypnotize their cruel, bossy, and ill-tempered principal, Mr. Krupp.

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Meanwhile, the film champions the importance of happiness, humor, and friendship in the face of sour-puss authority. Harold and George, best friends up to absolutely no good. The plot of Captain Underpants is as zany as one would expect from the basic premise.

There are some scenes and characters in this movie that might scare young children, so it isn't recommended for children under five years. We also recommend parental guidance for children aged 5-8 years. The main message from this movie is that everyone needs a little fun in their lives.

The “Captain Underpants” books are among the American Library Association's list of the top 100 most banned and challenged books from the past decade, due to complaints from parents about violent imagery.

There are some scenes and characters in this movie that might scare young children, so it isn't recommended for children under five years. We also recommend parental guidance for children aged 5-8 years. The main message from this movie is that everyone needs a little fun in their lives.

graphic novel The Captain Underpants series is a graphic novel. A graphic novel is a chapter book that is written in comic book format.

Captain Underpants : Elementary Kids' Books Ages 6-8 : Target.

Parents need to know that The Adventures of Captain Underpants has bathroom humor that many kids might find funny. It may be a good fit for reluctant readers, but be aware that it's the start of a huge series that your kids may get hooked on. Cartoon illustrations enhance borderline mean-spirited jokes and…

There are some scenes and characters in this movie that might scare young children, so it isn't recommended for children under five years. We also recommend parental guidance for children aged 5-8 years. The main message from this movie is that everyone needs a little fun in their lives.

Captain Underpants : Elementary Kids' Books Ages 6-8 : Target.

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