Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-a-Lot
#12 of 12 in Captain Underpants Series
on Goodreads (4,810)
What’s inside...
In the twelfth installment of the Captain Underpants series, George and Harold—and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold—have a good thing going. Two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the treehouse and play video games all day—then they switch! But when their malicious gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, invents a method of mind control that turns their fellow students into attentive, obedient children, the future of all humanity will be in their hands. The future of all humanity is at stake in the final color installment in this New York Times bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man! It turns out there's something rotten in the state of Ohio, and it's smellier than a pile of putrid gym socks. Now it's all in the hands of George, Harold, Yesterday George, and Yesterday Harold to save their fellow students and humanity!
Discussion points
How did George and Harold's friendship help them tackle the challenges they faced in the story?
What would you do if you were in George and Harold's shoes when they met Sir Stinks-a-Lot?
Why do you think humor is an important element in this book?
How did the characters change from the beginning to the end of the book?
If you could create your own comic book character like Captain Underpants, what powers would they have and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express what they found funny and explore why humor can be an effective way to address serious issues.
Discuss the importance of friendship as depicted in the book and relate it to your child’s personal experiences with friends.
Ask your child to imagine alternate scenarios within the book's plot and discuss how different actions might lead to different outcomes.
Encourage your child to draw or write a short comic strip inspired by the book, focusing on their favorite scene or character.
Take turns reading dialogue aloud, using different voices for each character to make the reading experience more interactive and enjoyable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship and teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, George and Harold work together to tackle challenges and defeat Sir Stinks-a-lot. Their collaboration is key to their success.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of cooperating with friends and peers to solve problems or accomplish goals in school or during playtime.
Example Lesson: Encouraging creativity and humor
Explanation: George and Harold's love for creating comics injects humor and fun into their daily lives and helps them deal with difficult situations.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their imagination and humor as a positive outlet for expressing themselves and dealing with challenges.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: The book highlights how the boys' pranks sometimes lead to unintended negative consequences, teaching accountability for one's actions.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to think about the potential outcomes of their actions and make more responsible decisions.
Example Lesson: Standing up against wrongdoing
Explanation: The protagonists fight against Sir Stinks-a-lot's evil plan, demonstrating the courage to stand up for what is right.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to speak up and act against injustice or bullying they witness in school or their community.
Example Lesson: Importance of reading and learning
Explanation: The creative and playful narrative can increase children’s interest in reading and learning more broadly.
Real-World Application: Fostering a love for reading can improve literacy skills and academic performance, encouraging a lifelong habit of learning.