Fartface
Ph. D. Lothar Mader
Fartface
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Stop Teasing Me, Bulliback...
by Ph. D. Lothar Mader
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Erik has a secret superpower: standing up to bullies! When a mean kid calls him 'Fartface,' Erik and his sister Kiki show that kindness and courage can change even the toughest bullies. This isn’t just a story about teasing—it’s about learning how to be brave and make friends.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book addresses bullying through the story of Erik and his sister Kiki, who confront a school bully and help him learn better behavior. Suitable for ages 5-8, it includes practical suggestions and a lesson plan to assist parents and teachers in discussing teasing and promoting empathy. The book encourages children to develop self-confidence and social skills in a gentle, age-appropriate way.
Why we rated Fartface 7LE
Fartface is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fartface works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Fartface as 7LE ("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, Fartface explores bullying, siblings, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about bullying, siblings, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780615245775
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Lothar Mader, PhD
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction