Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants by Pilkey Dav - old paperback

Age :7-11

The Hilarious Half-Dressed Hero Reveals All! Tra-la-laaa! Hes a caped crusader who dresses in jockey shorts. He battles evil with Wedgie Powerand always wins! Hes Captain Underpantsa sensational superhero and the star of four terrific books. In his latest adventure, Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants, the kooky crime fighter takes on Profes The Hilarious Half-Dressed Hero Reveals All! Tra-la-laaa! Hes a caped crusader who dresses in jockey shorts. He battles evil with Wedgie Power—and always wins! Hes Captain Underpants—a sensational superhero and the star of four terrific books. In his latest adventure, Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants, the kooky crime fighter takes on Professor Pippy P. Poopypants, a mad scientist who shrinks Jerome Horwitz Elementary School—and is determined to take over the world. Jamie Levine of barnesandnoble.com was fortunate enough to talk to the heroic Captain Underpants about his amazing life. Barnes & Noble.com : Did you always want to be a superhero—or did you just fall into this job? Captain Underpants : Ive fallen into a lot of things in my life, but this job was not one of them. I was born to wear underwear and fight crime! B&N.com : Did you have to undergo any special training to be a superhero? CU : All you need to be a superhero is a heart that is pure, a mind that is strong, and underwear that is fresh! B&N.com : Youre always smiling! Dont you ever get irritated at George and Harold for causing so much trouble? CU : No, those two boys have been a real help to me. I think every superhero needs a good sidekick. You know, Batman has Robin, Superboy has that flying dog thingy with the cape, and I have George and Harold. The only thing is that George and Harold dont sound like good names for superhero sidekicks. Ive tried to talk them into Fleegle and Buttercup, but, well, theyre stuck in their ways, I guess. B&N.com : How has all the publicity youve received from starring in Dav Pilkeys books changed your life? CU : Well, I get recognized all the time. In the old days, when people saw me coming they often ignored me (or screamed). Now, they know my name and ask for autographs. Theyve always got requests, too, like, Will you give my husband a wedgie? Its great fun! B&N.com : Do you have any dreams of starring in movies like some of your fellow superheroes have? CU : Maybe.... Im not sure who could play my part, though. Obviously, Leonardo DiCaprio is the first actor to come to mind (the physical resemblance astounds even me!), but Im not sure hed be up to the stunt work. B&N.com : Whos your favorite superhero? CU : Me! If Ive learned anything from Whitney Houston, its that learning to love yourself is the greatest... uh, something something something.... B&N.com : What do you like to do in your spare time (when youre not fighting crime)? CU : A crime fighters job is never finished! But on my breaks, I enjoy swimming and bowling (often at the same time, which really annoys the guys down at the bowling alley). B&N.com : Dont you get cold running around in just your underwear? CU : Nope. Wedgie Power keeps me warm! B&N.com : Do you have any advice for kids who would like to join in your fight for Truth, Justice, and all that is Pre-Shrunk and Cottony? CU : Yes. See my answer to your second question. B&N.com : Well, thank you, Captain Underpants. I know you have plenty of bad guys to catch and millions of other things to do, so Ill keep this brief...er...short and just say that its been a pleasure meeting you—and that youre an inspiration to everybody who wears underpants!