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The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1) — Content Guide for Parents

By Aaron BlabeyScholastic Inc.2016-12-27ISBN 9780545917148144 pages
The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1)

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Contains 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 ManThis New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.They sound like bad guys, they look like bad guys . . . and they even smell like bad guys. But Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Shark are about to change all of that...Mr. Wolf has a daring plan for the Bad Guys' first good mission. They are going to break two hundred dogs out of the Maximum Security City Dog Pound. Will Operation Dog Pound go smoothly? Will the Bad Guys become the Good Guys? And will Mr. Snake please stop swallowing Mr. Piranha?!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No actual physical violence between characters is depicted in the book. The narrative involves humorous situations with anthropomorphic animals but does not include fighting or harm. No genuinely frightening content in the book. Although some reviews mention that later books may have darker elements, the first book is described as humorous and engaging without real scares.

  • Does The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1) have violence?

    No actual physical violence between characters is depicted in the book. The narrative involves humorous situations with anthropomorphic animals but does not include fighting or harm.

  • Does The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1) have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content in the book. Although some reviews mention that later books may have darker elements, the first book is described as humorous and engaging without real scares.

  • Does The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1) have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. While some reviews mention themes of prejudice and moral lessons, these do not constitute religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book narrative. The story features anthropomorphic animals and does not address real-world racial issues or dynamics.

  • Does The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the book. The language used is suitable for children, focusing on humor without the inclusion of any curse words.

  • Does The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1) have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The narrative focuses on the adventures of anthropomorphic animals and does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The narrative is focused on humor and adventure appropriate for children, with no references to sexual themes.

  • Does The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1) have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features male and female characters, it does not promote or challenge traditional gender expectations.

  • Does The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the book itself. The search results reference broader discussions and reviews but do not provide specific content from the book that includes LGBTQ+ representation.

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