Rotten School #7: Dudes, the School Is Haunted! — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Joe Sweety is the worst kind of bully -- big, mean, and always ready to use his fists. Chipmunk is the shiest, clumsiest kid at Rotten School. When Chipmunk is paired with Joe on the class trip, things get ugly -- and fast! Chipmunk spills his apple juice on Joe, he barfs on Joe, and he pulls down Joe's pants. All accidents, of course. But does Joe care? No way! He is out to get Chipmunk!
Bernie Bridges can't stand to see Chipmunk, one of his Rotten House guys, bullied by big, mean Sweety. So it's payback time -- and Bernie has a spook-tacular plan. It turns out that Sweety is scared of ghosts. Petrified! Bernie decides it's time for the Haunting of Joe -- with spooky messages on the computer, green protoplasm in his room, and a body-wrap in an eerie cocoon. Will Bernie's payback work? Will it scare Joe into niceness?
Frequently asked questions
Is Rotten School #7: Dudes, the School Is Haunted! appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes instances of bullying, where Joe Sweety, a character described as a bully, is physically aggressive towards Chipmunk. The narrative mentions Joe being mean and ready to use his fists, which indicates a level of violence, though it is framed in a humorous context. The book features a haunted school theme, with elements designed to be spooky, such as ghostly messages and a character who is scared of ghosts. This could be considered mildly scary for young readers, fitting the genre of children's horror.
Does Rotten School #7: Dudes, the School Is Haunted! have violence?
The book includes instances of bullying, where Joe Sweety, a character described as a bully, is physically aggressive towards Chipmunk. The narrative mentions Joe being mean and ready to use his fists, which indicates a level of violence, though it is framed in a humorous context.
Does Rotten School #7: Dudes, the School Is Haunted! have scary content?
The book features a haunted school theme, with elements designed to be spooky, such as ghostly messages and a character who is scared of ghosts. This could be considered mildly scary for young readers, fitting the genre of children's horror.
Does Rotten School #7: Dudes, the School Is Haunted! have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes, practices, or beliefs present in the narrative.
Does Rotten School #7: Dudes, the School Is Haunted! have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on race or racism as a central theme.
Does Rotten School #7: Dudes, the School Is Haunted! have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results do not provide any evidence of strong language or swearing in the narrative.
Does Rotten School #7: Dudes, the School Is Haunted! have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on climate issues.
Does Rotten School #7: Dudes, the School Is Haunted! have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes or references related to sexuality.
Does Rotten School #7: Dudes, the School Is Haunted! have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses on humor and adventure rather than gender dynamics. Characters are not framed in a way that promotes or challenges traditional gender roles.
Does Rotten School #7: Dudes, the School Is Haunted! have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results do not provide any references to LGBTQ+ content in 'Dudes, the School Is Haunted!'.
