Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger (by Kevin Bolger)
common sense media says
Great fun, and not nearly as crude as the title.
parents & educators say
- 67% say there are positive role models
- 33% say there are positive messages
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this book isn't all bathroom humor; there are far more clever jokes mixed in. Plus, the main character, Prince Harry, starts out as a big practical jokester but comes to regret it when he gets to like Sir Fartsalot and finally admits to being wrong. He also finds a more positive outlet for his talents in the end. At one point, two knights are held captive by some very silly and flirty princesses who lob love notes at them; they get away as fast as they can. The battles with knights, ogres, dragons, a two-headed giant, and a giant bird are rather goofy over all, but twice Harry and Sir Fartsalot are almost eaten.
Violence:
A toddler falls into a moat and is rescued; a man whips a donkey; mild sword fighting between knights; a fight with a dragon and battle with ogres who almost cook the knights; a two-headed giant tries to feed Prince Harry to their giant pet bird and the knights fight them; Sir Fartsalot is feared dead for a few pages.
Sex:
The knights find themselves trapped in a castle with 12 flirty princesses who coo and write very silly love notes; they end up with lipstick on them. A princess described as "a little crass" calls one knight a "big hunk of knightly beefcake." The knights and Harry run away as soon as they can.
Language:
A few phrases used as insults or exclamations: "cheeky devil," "twit," "galloping garderrobes," "butt-headethed jerk" (spelled that way). "The foul west wind" is what Sir Fartsalot is afflicted with, so you won't hear "fart" except in the knight's name. "Booger" is said quite often, but mostly in reference to a monster.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
A woman asks Sir Fartsalot if he's been drinking.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 67% say there are positive role models
- 33% say there are positive messages
- 33% say it's educational
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6_Grandchildren
parent of 1 , 10 , 16 , 20 , 25 , and 26 year old
parent of 1 , 10 , 16 , 20 , 25 , and 26 year old
OH MY GOODNESS!
I vomited after just reading the title, so I can't see how a child will be able to stay cauctious reading all those pages! And how did an adult author be able to have the mind and the crude and unusual creativity to write such a TERRIBLE AND IDIOTIC BOOK! I would not let any of my grandchildren read it, but luckily I do not have the issue. :) OVERALL THIS BOOK SOUNDS VERY INNAPPROPRIOTE!! >:(
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nobeli
parent of and 4 , 6 , 8 year old
parent of and 4 , 6 , 8 year old
Fun book to read aloud or individually!
My boys loved this book. I read it aloud to my 6yr old. He thought it was great and understood what was going on in the story. My 8yr read it by himself and also very much enjoyed it. He kept wanting to read the funny parts to me, which where quite frequent! Some of the tongue-in-cheek humor was lost on them, but most of it was not. The artwork throughout the book was also a hit. As a parent, I liked the lessons Prince Harry learned along the way, and that the villians are not too scary. Overall, it was a fun book to read aloud or individually.
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nancy.short
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Awesome meets total groseness! Great read for kids.
My three sons love this, (11, 10, 6). My six year old is doing his reading project on this book. It is his favorite! It is a little grose, but hey, aren't boys into this?
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