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The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys — Content Guide for Parents

By Aaron BlabeyScholastic Incorporated2018ISBN 9781338189599144 pages
The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys

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

About this book

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!

I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious! -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.The Bad Guys are vanishing! A creature with TONS of teeth and WAY too many butts is stealing them, one by one. Is this the end for the Bad Guys? Maybe. Will it be funny? You bet your butts it will!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book is described as a humorous graphic novel about misfit animals on a quest, with no specific instances of violence between characters noted in the narrative. The search results mention cartoon violence related to adaptations but not the book itself. The book is characterized as a lighthearted and humorous story about animals, with no genuinely frightening content noted. The search results do not indicate any scary themes.

  • Does The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys have violence?

    The book is described as a humorous graphic novel about misfit animals on a quest, with no specific instances of violence between characters noted in the narrative. The search results mention cartoon violence related to adaptations but not the book itself.

  • Does The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys have scary content?

    The book is characterized as a lighthearted and humorous story about animals, with no genuinely frightening content noted. The search results do not indicate any scary themes.

  • Does The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys have religious themes?

    The book includes themes of characters transitioning from evil to good, which can be interpreted from a Christian perspective as a moral redemption arc. However, this is not explicitly framed as a religious theme in the narrative.

  • Does The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of race or racism in the book. The search results do not mention race as a central theme or plot point.

  • Does The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results reference parent reviews but do not indicate any use of strong language in the text.

  • Does The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys have climate change?

    No climate-related themes or environmental messages are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on climate issues.

  • Does The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The search results focus on general reviews and do not indicate any sexual themes in the narrative.

  • Does The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys have gender roles?

    The book features a variety of animal characters but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative focuses on humor and adventure rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does The Bad Guys in Alien Vs. Bad Guys have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results reference general reviews and lists but do not provide specific content from the book itself.