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The Adventures of Captain Underpants: An Epic Novel

(1997, Fiction - Humor, Written by Dav Pilkey, Illustrated by Dav Pilkey)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Full of the gross humor many kids find funny.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 6–9

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some rowdy, disrespectful behavior by the kids. Gross-out and bathroon humor abound.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Adventures of Captain Underpants: An Epic Novel

Parents need to know that this is full of gross humor that many kids find funny. In the Flip-O-Rama section, readers must flip pages to see the action. Cartoon-style pictures enhance over-the-top jokes and fast-paced action.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Yangy
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 3.0

    Funny when you're six. Rubbish immature trash when you're over nine. This silly yet harmless adventure of a man running around in his underpants will entertain and amuse young kids.

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    fran.santosrdz@h ...
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Negative message

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    spongebob123
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    xD

    ITS FUNNY!

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    carlydw
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Awesomw

    The Captain Underpants Series is great for little sibblings or younger brothers you will be caught reading this Series of books have fun and Enjoy !

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Numbah_A113
    Lives in Hawaii
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Don't have a cow, CMS!

    I love this book, even though I'm now a teen(Swallow your pride, Teenage CU fans.).

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