Captain Danger and the Stupid Shadow

Captain Danger and the Stupid Shadow

About the Book

A laugh-out-loud picture book about the intrepid Captain Danger, his trusty sidekick dog Django, and their impressively perilous adventures.

For kids ages 4-8 who love Captain Underpants and Bunny vs Monkey!


Captain Danger isn’t afraid of anything. Not of dragons or the dark, and not even of you! With his faithful dog Django at his side, Captain Danger is ready for any adventure that might come his way. So, when his shadow mysteriously flies away, he decides to find it at any cost.

Clad, as ever, in only his underpants and socks, Captain Danger embarks on his most perilous quest yet. He must journey to the treacherous Cut-It-Out Island, across the Deep Blue Sea – and he doesn’t even have a boat! Luckily the Captain always loves a bit of a danger, and there’s a giant octopus heading their way that seems to be promising just that…

As Captain Danger and Django adventure across the sea and through Cut-It-Out Island in search of the stupid shadow, they encounter powerful mermaids, pet sharks, and even a playful dragon! But with all these dangerous and exciting distractions, will the Captain ever find his stupid shadow?

Captain Danger and the Stupid Shadow is a laugh-out-loud picture book, perfect for adventurous younger readers. Filled with riotously colorful illustrations, it blends humor and fun with a powerful message about trust and friendship.
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Praise for Captain Danger and the Stupid Shadow

"A fantastically silly and child-pleasing 6+ adventure, with a flavour of Dav Pilkey"
—Guardian

"Chasing down his errant shadow plunges Captain Danger and faithful canine sidekick Django into one pickle after another ... Adventures in whimsy, humor, and heart, starring a most memorable hero."
—Kirkus Reviews

"Has lots of deadpan visual and verbal humour that will find fans"
—Books for Keeps
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Captain Danger and the Stupid Shadow

About the Author

Victor Engbers
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About the Author

Victor Engbers
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About the Author

David Colmer
David Colmer is a writer and translator. He translates Dutch literature in a wide range of genres including literary fiction, nonfiction, children's books, and poetry. He is a four-time winner of the David Reid Poetry Translation Prize and received the 2009 Biennial NSW Premier and PEN Translation Prize. His translation of Gerbrand Bakker's The Twin (Archipelago) was awarded the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and he received - along with Gerbrand Bakker - the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize for Bakker's novel The Detour. More by David Colmer
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