by Dav Pilkey
Part of Captain Underpants, book 9
First published 2012
George and Harold find themselves transported back to kindergarten after Harold speaks the wrong words at the wrong moment. The two friends face their biggest challenge yet, but this time they cannot rely on their superhero creation Captain Underpants. The caped crusader won't exist for several more years. Instead, the kindergarten versions of George and Harold must use only their wits to handle Kipper Krupp, a sixth grade bully who happens to be the nephew of their future principal. Without their usual pranks and superhero backup, the young duo discovers they must think their way out of trouble. This ninth adventure takes readers through time as George and Harold learn that sometimes brains work better than superpowers when dealing with bullies.
Genres: fiction, adventure, comedy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Period: Kindergarten, Sixth Grade
304 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic, Inc.