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Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, part 1 : the night of the nasty nostril nuggets / the sixth epic novel

Dav Pilkey

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Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, part 1 : the night of the nasty nostril nuggets / the sixth epic novel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The night of the nasty nostril nuggets

by Dav Pilkey

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Captain Underpants is the only hero brave enough to face the grossest villain ever — the Bionic Booger Boy! When Melvin Sneedley transforms into a snot-shooting menace, it’s up to George, Harold, and their fearless leader to save the day. This battle isn’t just messy, it’s a test of friendship and courage like never before.

Themes

HumorHeroesFriendshipSchool

Quick Assessment

This humorous middle-grade novel follows George and Harold as they confront Melvin Sneedley, who has transformed into the Bionic Booger Boy. The story combines slapstick comedy with themes of bravery and teamwork, making it suitable for children ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the book features gross-out humor and mild fantasy violence typical of the series.

Why we rated Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, part 1 : the night of the nasty nostril nuggets / the sixth epic novel 9LE

Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, part 1 : the night of the nasty nostril nuggets / the sixth epic novel is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 173 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, part 1 : the night of the nasty nostril nuggets / the sixth epic novel works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, part 1 : the night of the nasty nostril nuggets / the sixth epic novel as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Captain Underpants and the big, bad battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, part 1 : the night of the nasty nostril nuggets / the sixth epic novel explores humor, heroes, friendship, and school — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about humor, heroes, friendship.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

173 pages
ISBN
9781338271492
Pages
173
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc.
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Schools_fictionHeroes_fictionHumorous StoriesSchoolsHeroesCaptain UnderpantsToy and Movable BooksSchool PrincipalsCartoons and ComicsComic Books, StripsSchool Superintendents and PrincipalsFriendshipSchool StoriesAction & AdventureHeroes and HeroinesSocial ThemesCartoons and CaricaturesHumorous FictionCaricatures and CartoonsHéroesFicción JuvenilSuperintendentes Y DirectoresEscuelasCuentos HumorísticosCapitán CalzoncillosSuperheroesFantasy Fiction