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Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One (Full Colour!) — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyScholastic2020ISBN 9780702305818320 pages
Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One (Full Colour!)

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

About this book

Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man!

TRA-LA-LAA! Two Captain Underpantsadventures in full-colour, as seen on NETFLIX!

Are you ready for more adventures starring the superhero who fights for truth, justice and all things underweary? There are three power-mad space aliensand their zombie legionsto face, plus a battle with the Giant Man-Eating Dandelion of Doom! And watch out for crazy Professor Poopypantson the rampage, armed with inventions to shrink the world to the size of pre-shrunk pants... Can the Captain save the day?

This book contains:

- Captain Underpants 3: Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies From Outer Space.

- Captain Underpants 4: Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants.

About the series:

- Captain Underpants is now a feature-length animated film from DreamWorks and a series on NETFLIX

- The original Captain Underpantsbooks are fully illustrated with black and white comic book drawings

- The books are now also available in full-colour graphic novels

- Perfect for all children, but especially those who are struggling to engage with reading

- Full of fun and laughs (and toilet humour)!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One (Full Colour!) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series features cartoonish violence, including battles involving 'Wedgie Power' and humorous confrontations with villains. Each book includes a battle between good and evil, often depicted in a light-hearted manner. The content is light-hearted and humorous, with no elements that would be considered scary for children.

  • Does Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One (Full Colour!) have violence?

    The series features cartoonish violence, including battles involving 'Wedgie Power' and humorous confrontations with villains. Each book includes a battle between good and evil, often depicted in a light-hearted manner.

  • Does Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One (Full Colour!) have scary content?

    The content is light-hearted and humorous, with no elements that would be considered scary for children.

  • Does Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One (Full Colour!) have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the narrative of the book.

  • Does Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One (Full Colour!) have racial/cultural content?

    While characters of different races are mentioned, race is not a central theme or plot element in the book.

  • Does Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One (Full Colour!) have profanity?

    No profanity is detected in the narrative of the book.

  • Does Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One (Full Colour!) have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions about environmental issues are present in the narrative of the book.

  • Does Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One (Full Colour!) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the narrative of the book. The humor is primarily focused on toilet jokes and slapstick comedy.

  • Does Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One (Full Colour!) have gender roles?

    The narrative does not explicitly address gender roles; it primarily focuses on humor and adventure without promoting specific gender expectations.

  • Does Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One (Full Colour!) have lgbtq+ themes?

    In a later book in the series, a scene depicts Harold with his husband and family, normalizing same-sex relationships. However, this specific content does not appear in 'Captain Underpants: Two Wedgie-Powered Novels in One'.