by Dav Pilkey
Part of Captain Underpants, book 3
First published 1999
Harold and George witness their underwear-clad hero spring back into action. Captain Underpants has already defeated Dr. Diaper and eliminated the talking toilets that once threatened their school. This time, three massive extraterrestrials have landed on Earth. They disguise themselves as lunch ladies and devise a scheme to dominate the planet using the school's meal program. Captain Underpants must defeat these space invaders before their plan succeeds. These alien foes present his greatest challenge yet. The conflict intensifies when he confronts the Giant Man-Eating Dandelion of Doom, a creature that might finally overpower him. Harold and George fear their beloved superhero has encountered an adversary beyond his abilities. The safety of their school and potentially the entire world depends on Captain Underpants prevailing against both extraterrestrial invaders and monstrous vegetation.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action, comedy
Vibes: fast-paced, humorous, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Earth
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
144 pages · Paperback · Scholastic