Throughout the novel, Pilkey suggests that good will triumph over evil both on a personal and societal level. On a societal level, Captain Underpants - with the help of George and Harold - triumphs over criminals, although often in a way which is humorously haphazard and accidental.

“The Adventures of Captain Underpants” is a popular children's book from the creative mind of Dav Pilkey and it is about the hilarious adventures of George and Harold as they try to trick their strict principal Mr. Krupp, but their trick ends up backfiring on them!

There are some scenes and characters in this movie that might scare young children, so it isn't recommended for children under five years. We also recommend parental guidance for children aged 5-8 years. The main message from this movie is that everyone needs a little fun in their lives.

The “Captain Underpants” books are among the American Library Association's list of the top 100 most banned and challenged books from the past decade, due to complaints from parents about violent imagery.

“Captain Underpants” also imparts a universal lesson about the distinction between laughing with someone, rather than at them, and most important, about being able to laugh at yourself.

Captain Underpants : Elementary Kids' Books Ages 6-8 : Target.

Meanwhile, the film champions the importance of happiness, humor, and friendship in the face of sour-puss authority. Harold and George, best friends up to absolutely no good. The plot of Captain Underpants is as zany as one would expect from the basic premise.

However, the book does have an unexpected scene in Poet's Corner which may not be appropriate for immature tweets/teens (although it is only a few paragraphs). There is also a lot of kissing which may bother younger audiences. This book is for mature tweens/teens.

Older children over 13 years are likely to enjoy Little, but this movie is inappropriate for children under 11 years. This is because of its mild violence, frequent sexual references and language.

What Is the Most Banned Book in America? For all time, the most frequently banned book is 1984 by George Orwell.

Light novel volumes banned in Australia due to depiction which "in a way that is likely to cause offence to a reasonable adult, a person who is, or appears to be, a child under 18".

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GREAT - BUT NOT AGE APPROPRIATE There are many scenes which include extremely crude, sexual and innapropriate references. Many which my family and I laughed at, but for kids who are still immature, stupid and don't have a clue about growing up, (usually about from 11 - 14 years of age), don't let them watch this!

The MPAA rated Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie PG for mild rude humor throughout.

Arborwood Elementary School As recently as October 2016, the newest book in the series, Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot, came under fire at Arborwood Elementary School in Monroe, Michigan.

However, the book does have an unexpected scene in Poet's Corner which may not be appropriate for immature tweets/teens (although it is only a few paragraphs). There is also a lot of kissing which may bother younger audiences. This book is for mature tweens/teens.