10 Best Books Like The Adventures of Captain Underpants
If you loved The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Adventures of Captain Underpants are:
- 1Dog Man Unleashed by Dav Pilkey4.8
- 2Potato Fireball by Dave Villager4.5
- 3Diary Of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney4.6
- 4Big Nate: From the Top by Lincoln Peirce4.6#1
- 5Agent 9: Flood-a-Geddon! by James Burks4.6
- 6City Spies by James Ponti4.7
- 7Wish by Barbara O'Connor4.7
- 8Bird & Squirrel on the Run by James Burks4.7
- 9Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! by James Burks4.8
- 10Alone by Megan E. Freeman4.6

Two mischievous fourth graders, George and Harold, accidentally bring their comic book creation to life when they hypnotize their grumpy principal into believing he's the underwear-clad superhero Captain Underpants. Now they must deal with their ridiculous creation running around town fighting crime in his tighty-whities, all while keeping his secret identity safe from everyone—including himself.
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Detailed Recommendations

Big Nate: From the Top
Big Nate #1 (works standalone)by Lincoln Peirce
Why you'll love it:
This middle grade shares a lighthearted and chaotic tone that will resonate with The Adventures of Captain Underpants fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Adventures of Captain Underpants
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Man Unleashed | Dav Pilkey | 4.8 | 2016 | 224 | Same author |
| Potato Fireball | Dave Villager | 4.5 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Diary Of A Wimpy Kid | Jeff Kinney | 4.6 | 2012 | 224 | Similar vibes |
| Big Nate: From the Top | Lincoln Peirce | 4.6 | 2011 | 224 | Similar vibes |
| Agent 9: Flood-a-Geddon! | James Burks | 4.6 | 2021 | 192 | Similar vibes |
| City Spies | James Ponti | 4.7 | 2021 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Wish | Barbara O'Connor | 4.7 | 2017 | 256 | Similar vibes |
| Bird & Squirrel on the Run📚 Series starter | James Burks | 4.7 | 2012 | 128 | Start a new series |
| Bird & Squirrel on the Edge! | James Burks | 4.8 | 2015 | 144 | Similar vibes |
| Alone | Megan E. Freeman | 4.6 | 2022 | 416 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Adventures of Captain Underpants?
The most similar books to The Adventures of Captain Underpants are Dog Man Unleashed, Potato Fireball, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid.
What should I read after The Adventures of Captain Underpants?
After finishing The Adventures of Captain Underpants, readers most commonly pick up Dog Man Unleashed next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Dav Pilkey, such as Dog Man Unleashed.
Who writes books like Dav Pilkey?
Authors similar to Dav Pilkey include Barbara O'Connor, James Ponti, Lincoln Peirce, Megan E. Freeman, James Burks.
What genre is The Adventures of Captain Underpants?
The Adventures of Captain Underpants is a Middle Grade novel by Dav Pilkey, published in 1997.
How long is The Adventures of Captain Underpants?
The Adventures of Captain Underpants is 128 pages long.
About The Adventures of Captain Underpants
Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man! Fourth graders George Beard and Harold Hutchins are a couple of class clowns. The only thing they enjoy more than playing practical jokes is creating their own comic books. And together they've created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school: Captain Underpants! His true identity is SO secret, even HE doesn't know who he is!









