by Dav Pilkey
Part of Captain Underpants, book 5
First published 2017
George and Harold love dreaming up creative schemes that infuriate Ms. Ribble, their nasty homeroom teacher. Their wild imaginations usually lead to harmless pranks, but this time something goes terribly wrong. Instead of pulling off another joke, the boys accidentally bring a genuine monster to life. Ms. Ribble transforms into the villainous Wedgie Woman, complete with a frightful hairstyle and two vicious mechanical assistants. This new enemy has her sights set on conquering the entire planet. The situation spirals beyond anything the boys expected from their usual mischief. Now only Captain Underpants, the heroic Waistband Warrior, stands between Wedgie Woman and total global domination. George and Harold must watch as their greatest creation battles their most dangerous mistake. The fate of the world hangs in the balance as underwear-powered justice faces off against wedgie-based evil.
Genres: humor, adventure, fantasy, action, comedy
Vibes: fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
176 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic Inc.