The Stupids facts for kids
For the skatepunk band, see The Stupids (band). For the 1996 film, see The Stupids (film).
| Author | Harry Allard |
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| Illustrator | James Marshall |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin |
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Publication date
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April 17, 1974 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 32 pp |
| ISBN | 0-395-18513-0 |
| OCLC | 000763716 |
| Followed by | The Stupids Have a Ball |
The Stupids are a funny, made-up family from a series of children's books. These books were written by Harry Allard and illustrated by James Marshall. The Stupids are known for being a bit silly. They often misunderstand simple things. This is what makes their stories so funny!
The Stupids Book Series
The Stupids family stars in several popular books. Here are the titles in the series:
- The Stupids Step Out (published in 1974)
- The Stupids Have a Ball (published in 1978)
- The Stupids Die (published in 1981)
- The Stupids Take Off (published in 1989)
The Stupids Movie
In 1996, a movie based on The Stupids books came out. It starred Tom Arnold and was directed by John Landis. The movie did not earn much money at the box office. Many film critics also did not like it. In the film, the family chases after their trash. They think someone stole it. Along the way, they find a "mystery" they try to solve.
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