Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School, Brunswick, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 12, 2018

Review

A full-color reprint of Book Five of the popular series (first published in 2001), Harold, George, Ms. Ribble, and Mr. Krupp all appear in glorious vivid colors. Harold and George have pulled the worst prank yet and someone ended up getting Mr. Krupp engaged to Ms. Ribble. Their slapdash wedding predictibly goes awry bringing the full wrath of Ms. Ribble down on the boys. In an attempt to change her mind about flunking them from fourth grade, they use the 3-D Hypno-Ring on her. Enter the Wicked Wedgie Woman! Hijinks ensue. Due to the popularity of the series, it is easy to say that it is not necessary to reprint these books in color, but it does add to the fun to see Ms. Ribble's hair in all of its teal glory. And color may draw in even more readers who need additional visual stimulation. If this series is already popular in your school or library, this hardcover, full-color edition will fly off the shelves.

Overall Book Score: very good