The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19) — 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
Now a major motion picture!
"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man
They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.
The next installment in the hilarious Bad Guys series!
Frequently asked questions
Is The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes a scene where characters confront a giant needle-toothed serpent that threatens them, indicating a level of violence and danger. This is consistent with the series' overall tone of misfit animals engaging in adventurous and sometimes perilous situations. The book features elements that may be considered scary for younger readers, such as the depiction of a threatening serpent. Some parents express concerns about the series becoming darker and more unsettling, which suggests that certain content may be frightening for sensitive children.
Does The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19) have violence?
The narrative includes a scene where characters confront a giant needle-toothed serpent that threatens them, indicating a level of violence and danger. This is consistent with the series' overall tone of misfit animals engaging in adventurous and sometimes perilous situations.
Does The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19) have scary content?
The book features elements that may be considered scary for younger readers, such as the depiction of a threatening serpent. Some parents express concerns about the series becoming darker and more unsettling, which suggests that certain content may be frightening for sensitive children.
Does The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention themes of implicit bias related to attributes like race and religion in the context of a film adaptation, which is not relevant to the book's content.
Does The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The search results reference discussions about race in the context of media but do not indicate that race is a central theme in the book's narrative.
Does The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19) have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results focus on the humorous and engaging nature of the series without reference to any inappropriate language.
Does The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19) have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not mention any environmental issues or activism related to climate change.
Does The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19) have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or references within the narrative.
Does The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19) have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The search results highlight the humorous and adventurous nature of the series without indicating any specific themes related to gender roles.
Does The Bad Guys in the Serpent and the Beast (the Bad Guys #19) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book itself. The search results reference a review that describes the book as a tool for teaching respect and understanding of LGBTQ+ individuals, but this does not confirm the presence of LGBTQ+ content in the narrative.
