Sweet farts #1
Raymond Bean
Sweet farts #1
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Raymond Bean
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Keith’s classroom suddenly fills with a strange smell—everyone looks around to find the source. He’s tired of being blamed for all the farts, so he’s building a science fair project to turn stinky gas into something sweet. But when his invention goes haywire, the whole school—and even his home—gets caught in a smelly mess!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This humorous middle-grade book follows Keith, a student determined to stop being blamed for flatulence by creating a science project that transforms unpleasant odors into pleasant scents. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story offers lighthearted fun around common school experiences, with no concerning content. Parents should note the book’s focus on juvenile humor related to flatulence.
Why we rated Sweet farts #1 9C
Sweet farts #1 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 120 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sweet farts #1 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Sweet farts #1 as 9C ("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, Sweet farts #1 explores humor, school life, friendship, and science & nature — 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, school life, friendship.
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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781612182506
- Pages
- 120
- Publisher
- Two Lions
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction