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Prank Power Guidebook (Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) — Content Guide for Parents

By Kate HowardScholastic, Incorporated2019ISBN 9781338355352160 pages
Prank Power Guidebook (Epic Tales of Captain Underpants)

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

About this book

Your favourite practical pranksters, George Beard and Harold Hutchins are back with original new adventures starring the Waistband Warrior, Captain Underpants! Spend some quality time with the new cast of characters at Jerome Horwitz Elementaryand meet all the brand-new villains featured in seasons 2 and 3 of the Netflix TV show. It's your up-to-date, must-have guide to pranks, wedgies, laffs, action and much more.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Prank Power Guidebook (Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes themes of pranks and mischief that may involve disrespect towards authority figures, as well as humorous depictions of violence such as hypnotizing a principal to embarrass him. This is framed as comedic rather than serious. Some mild Halloween-themed scares are mentioned, including characters like skeletons and bats, but these are presented in a humorous context.

  • Does Prank Power Guidebook (Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) have violence?

    The book includes themes of pranks and mischief that may involve disrespect towards authority figures, as well as humorous depictions of violence such as hypnotizing a principal to embarrass him. This is framed as comedic rather than serious.

  • Does Prank Power Guidebook (Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) have scary content?

    Some mild Halloween-themed scares are mentioned, including characters like skeletons and bats, but these are presented in a humorous context.

  • Does Prank Power Guidebook (Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the book's narrative as indicated by the search results.

  • Does Prank Power Guidebook (Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or race-related themes are present in the search results.

  • Does Prank Power Guidebook (Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the search results related to the book.

  • Does Prank Power Guidebook (Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the search results.

  • Does Prank Power Guidebook (Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is detected in the search results.

  • Does Prank Power Guidebook (Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) have gender roles?

    The narrative includes elements where pranks are directed at authority figures, with some instances of humor that may imply traditional gender roles, such as using 'girly' things as insults. However, the framing is largely comedic and not overtly critical or supportive of specific gender roles.

  • Does Prank Power Guidebook (Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results related to the book.