Pagineborn 1966 · Cleveland, Ohio
📖 Best for: K–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)
Dav Pilkey books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these
Dav Pilkey, who had ADHD and dyslexia as a child, made comics in the school hallway — and grew up to create Captain Underpants and Dog Man, two of the most popular series for reluctant readers in the world.
New to Dav Pilkey? Start with Dog Man.
Dav Pilkey’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.
Most public libraries lend ebooks and audiobooks free with a library card — ask at the desk or sign up online.
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Dav Pilkey, who had ADHD and dyslexia as a child, made comics in the school hallway — and grew up to create Captain Underpants and Dog Man, two of the most popular series for reluctant readers in the world.
Dog Man is a great place to start; other favourites include The Adventures of Captain Underpants, Cat Kid Comic Club, Dragon’s Fat Cat (Dragon Tales).
Dav Pilkey’s books are best for k–2nd grade (ages 5–8) · grades 3–5 (ages 8–11).
Dav Pilkey’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.
Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Dav Pilkey ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.