Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger
Kevin Bolger
Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Kevin Bolger
Illustrated by Stephen Gilpin
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Sir Fartsalot races through the stinky forests of Armpit, his armor rattling with every toot. Beside him, an old knight grumbles as a foul wind sneaks closer, carrying the scent of the dreaded Booger. Suddenly, a shadow moves—what could be hiding in the darkness?
Quick Assessment
This humorous middle-grade adventure follows a mischievous young prince and a seasoned knight on a quest to stop a mysterious, smelly menace threatening their kingdom. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines fairy tale elements with silly humor and light fantasy. Parents should note the book’s playful treatment of bodily humor, which is central to the story’s appeal.
Why we rated Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger 11C
Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger explores humor, adventure, fairy tales & folklore, and juvenile fiction — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, adventure, fairy tales & folklore.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781595141767
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- May 29, 2008
- Type
- Fiction