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Cover of The Brotherhood of the Traveling Underpants

The Brotherhood of the Traveling Underpants

Greg Trine (2009)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesMelvin Beederman Superhero #7
Setting
CSM age8
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipHumorHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Chosen One

Heroine archetypes

Sidekick

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersTime-Displaced

Tropes

Time TravelMentor DiesHidden IdentityFish out of WaterComing of AgeVillain Redemption

Themes

FriendshipGood vs EvilIdentityTeamworkTime Paradox

Synopsis

When the three members of the Bad Guy Brotherhood buy a time machine to keep the younger Melvin from gaining his superhero powers, Melvin and his sidekick Candace, disguised as pirates, travel back in time to stop them.

Is The Brotherhood of the Traveling Underpants appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A lighthearted superhero adventure featuring time travel, disguises, and mild comedic peril. Content is age-appropriate for middle grade readers with no concerning material.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the silly humor, time-traveling superhero action, and pirate disguises as Melvin tries to save his past self.

Tags

Superhero FantasyTime Travel AdventureHumorous Middle Grade