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Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #9)

by Dav Pilkey

Scholastic Inc. 2020

★★★★★

Great fit for 5th grade

Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14

5th grade English Juvenile Fiction
304
Pages
2
AR Points
1.9h
Read time
AR Quiz Available

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Genre

Science Fiction

Themes

  • friendship
  • bullying
  • time travel
  • creativity and imagination
  • courage
  • resilience
  • pranks and humor
  • standing up for yourself

About this book

George and Harold are whisked away by the time-traveling Tippy Tinkletrousers and land back in their kindergarten days, where a much older bully looms large. With wild cartoons, goofy humor, and nonstop action, the boys rely on their creativity and friendship to get through big-kid problems in a little-kid world. The slapstick fun and time-bending twists keep pages turning, while short chapters and plenty of illustrations make it accessible for reluctant readers. Perfect for fans of silly, high-energy adventures.

Setting: Piqua, Ohio—Jerome Horwitz Elementary; present day and a kindergarten-era past via time travel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #9) right for my child?

Yes — Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #9) is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.1, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, bullying, time travel.

How long does it take to read Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #9)?

At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #9) takes around 1.9h to finish. The book has 19,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #9) have an AR quiz?

Yes — Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #9) has an AR quiz available, worth 2 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.

What grade level is Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #9)?

Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #9) has an AR reading level of 5.1, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.