Who's the Grossest of Them All?
Susan McElroy Montanari
Who's the Grossest of Them All?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Susan McElroy Montanari
The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if two of the grossest creatures you can imagine had a contest to see who was the absolute grossest? A smelly goblin and a slimy troll battle it out with their yucky tricks. But just when you think you've seen the grossest thing ever, a little girl steps in to show them both what real grossness means!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This humorous early reader book follows a goblin and a troll competing over who is the grossest, with a surprise twist involving a clever little girl. It is written for children ages 5 to 8 and uses playful language and fun illustrations to engage young readers. The story promotes lighthearted fun without any intense content, making it suitable for early literacy development.
Why we rated Who's the Grossest of Them All? 6C
Who's the Grossest of Them All? is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Who's the Grossest of Them All? works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Who's the Grossest of Them All? as 6C ("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, Who's the Grossest of Them All? explores humor, children's fiction, and friendship — 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 humor, children's fiction, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9780553511901
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Schwartz & Wade
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction