About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child needs a pure, fun escape from more serious topics and is craving a good laugh. This book is part of the Rotten School series, which follows the hilarious antics of fourth-grader Bernie Bridges at his anything-but-ordinary boarding school. In this installment, Bernie is determined to win the Battle of the Bands, even if it means creating the most disgusting rock band ever. The story is packed with slapstick humor, clever schemes, and lighthearted rivalry. For kids aged 8 to 12, it's a perfect choice to show that reading can be wildly entertaining, especially for those who enjoy cartoonish humor and stories about mischievous but well-meaning kids.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book contains no significant sensitive topics. The conflicts are entirely comedic and low-stakes, centered on schoolyard rivalry and get-rich-quick schemes. The approach is secular and humorous. The resolution is light and funny, with the status quo mostly restored for the next adventure. The book's humor relies heavily on slapstick and mild gross-out gags, like fake vomit and burping.
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