The Stupids

For the skatepunk band, see The Stupids (band). For the 1996 film, see The Stupids (film).
The Stupids Step Out
AuthorHarry Allard
IllustratorJames Marshall
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's novel
PublisherHoughton Mifflin
Publication date
April 17, 1974
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardcover)
Pages32 pp
ISBN0-395-18513-0
OCLC000763716
Followed byThe Stupids Have a Ball 

The Stupids are a fictional family which appear in a series of children's books written by Harry Allard and James Marshall. The Stupids draw their humor from the fact that they are incompetent to the point of confusing the most simple concepts and tasks.

Controversy

The Stupids series of books rank number 62 on the American Library Association's list of 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of the entire 2000's decade.[1] Challengers of the books claim that they describe families in a derogatory manner and may encourage children to be disobedient. They also claim that they promote low self-esteem and negative behavior.[citation needed]

Books in the series

  • The Stupids Step Out (1974)
  • The Stupids Have a Ball (1978)
  • The Stupids Die (1981)
  • The Stupids Take Off (1989)

Film version

Main article: The Stupids (film)

In 1996, a film version was released starring Tom Arnold, directed by John Landis; It was a box office disappointment. The film details the family's pursuit of their trash, which they believe to be stolen, and the "conspiracy" they uncover in the process. The film was also panned by many film critics.

References

  1. ^ 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2000–2009


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