Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #5)
by Dav Pilkey
Scholastic Inc. 2020
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- creativity and imagination
- consequences and responsibility
- good vs. evil
- school life
- teamwork
- problem-solving
- humor
About this book
Best friends George and Harold accidentally turn their strict teacher, Ms. Ribble, into the power-hungry Wicked Wedgie Woman—and it’s up to their underwear-clad hero to save the day. A science mishap, a terrible new hairdo, and a pair of rampaging robots set off a laugh-out-loud showdown at school. Flip-o-rama action, comics, and goofy wordplay make this a fast, funny read that keeps pages turning. Perfect for kids who enjoy silly superhero spoofs and high-energy humor.
Setting: a contemporary elementary school and surrounding town
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #5) right for my child?
Yes — Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #5) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.7, which is typical for 4th 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, creativity and imagination, consequences and responsibility.
How long does it take to read Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #5)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #5) takes around 1.6h to finish. The book has 14,500 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #5) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #5) 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 Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #5)?
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #5) has an AR reading level of 4.7, which places it at a 4th 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.