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Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot The twelfth edic novel — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic2015ISBN 9781407138305208 pages
Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot The twelfth edic novel

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Religious themes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS returns! 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 tree house and play video games all day -- then they switch! But when their malicious gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, creates a method of mind-control that turns their fellow students into attentive, obedient, perfect children, the future of all humanity will be in their hands!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot The twelfth edic novel appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains mild cartoon violence, including a mind-controlling chemical spray targeting children and a fight scene with an explosion. This level of violence is consistent with the series' humorous style. No scary content is identified in the book. The violence described is mild and cartoonish, suitable for children.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot The twelfth edic novel have violence?

    The book contains mild cartoon violence, including a mind-controlling chemical spray targeting children and a fight scene with an explosion. This level of violence is consistent with the series' humorous style.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot The twelfth edic novel have scary content?

    No scary content is identified in the book. The violence described is mild and cartoonish, suitable for children.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot The twelfth edic novel have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes are detected in the book's narrative.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot The twelfth edic novel have racial/cultural content?

    While the main characters are of different races (George is Black and Harold is White), race is not a central theme or plot element in the book.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot The twelfth edic novel have profanity?

    No profanity is detected in the book's narrative.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot The twelfth edic novel have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or content are present in the book's narrative.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot The twelfth edic novel have sexual identity?

    No explicit sexual content is present in the book. The humor remains focused on childish themes such as fart jokes and underwear.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot The twelfth edic novel have gender roles?

    The narrative depicts George and Harold growing up to be successful fathers and husbands, suggesting a traditional view of family roles. However, the framing does not strongly advocate for or against traditional gender roles.

  • Does Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot The twelfth edic novel have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book features a time-travel scene where Harold is depicted as an adult with his husband and loving family. This representation of a same-sex marriage is presented matter-of-factly within the narrative.