Yuck's Robotic Bottom
Matt and Matt and Dave
Yuck's Robotic Bottom
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Matt and Matt and Dave
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
The buzz and whirr of gears fill the air as Yuck unveils his revolting robot with a bottom that’s sure to cause a stink! In a world of gross gadgets and wild ideas, can Yuck’s smelly invention outshine all the others? Get ready for messy fun and unexpected surprises that will make you laugh out loud!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade book offers two humorous stories featuring Yuck, a character known for his quirky inventions and adventurous spirit. Children ages 9-12 will enjoy the lighthearted exploration of creativity and sibling rivalry through engaging, silly scenarios. The content is appropriate for this age group, with playful humor centered on gross-out themes, encouraging imagination and problem-solving.
Why we rated Yuck's Robotic Bottom 9C
Yuck's Robotic Bottom is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 114 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Yuck's Robotic Bottom works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Yuck's Robotic Bottom 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, Yuck's Robotic Bottom explores humor, adventure, family, science & nature, and robots — 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, family.
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
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
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
- 9781471125218
- Pages
- 114
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction