When 11-year-old Nilly moves to his new neighborhood in Oslo, Norway, he meets his neighbor, Doctor Proctor, an eccentric professor who invents wac...
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Sep 26, 2011
Lars
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The chief selling point of ‘Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder’ is blatantly obvious. You would be hard pressed to find a child who didn’t think flatulence funny. And this isn’t normal gas. We’re talking about explosive power that makes the earwax press into your head while your eyes press out of it. Even more appealing, it’s odorless.
The good doctor, the eccentric of his sedate neighborhood, lives on the Oslo fjord, tinkering on new inventions that, like a powder intended to prevent h More...
The good doctor, the eccentric of his sedate neighborhood, lives on the Oslo fjord, tinkering on new inventions that, like a powder intended to prevent h More...
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May 28, 2010
Nicola
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Typically when I see a kids' book with words such as "fart" in the title I don't give them a second glance. However, this book is written by one of my favourite thriller authors and the simple fact that he had written a children's a book was enough to make me *have* to read the book, never mind what it was called or what it was about.
Surprisingly, though the book is about an invention of farting powder, there is not a great deal of "toilet humour" to be found. Perha More...
Surprisingly, though the book is about an invention of farting powder, there is not a great deal of "toilet humour" to be found. Perha More...
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Feb 22, 2012
Arthur
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Reading Level: Grades 3 - 7
When Lisa’s best friend moves from Norway across the world, she prepares herself for an unpleasant school year. Of course, that’s before Nilly, the smallest red-headed boy she’s ever seen, moves in next door. Nilly, a courageous, outspoken boy, quickly befriends both Lisa and Doctor Proctor, a pleasantly mad scientist who lives on the other side of Nilly’s new house. Doctor Proctor, a frustrated inventor who never seems to invent anything quite useful enoug More...
When Lisa’s best friend moves from Norway across the world, she prepares herself for an unpleasant school year. Of course, that’s before Nilly, the smallest red-headed boy she’s ever seen, moves in next door. Nilly, a courageous, outspoken boy, quickly befriends both Lisa and Doctor Proctor, a pleasantly mad scientist who lives on the other side of Nilly’s new house. Doctor Proctor, a frustrated inventor who never seems to invent anything quite useful enoug More...
Nov 16, 2010
Anne
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In a country called Norway, young Lisa is mourning the loss of her best friend (she moved to another town), but she is in luck: a clever, interesting boy named Nilly has moved in. Nilly may be a little strange, but he and Lisa click right away, especially when they join forces with the nutty Doctor Procter, who has developed an amazing powder to create the world's biggest and best farts, sure to bring the kids in. Enemies are many, but the three musketeers are determined to prevail!
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Aug 21, 2011
Brian
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Farts are funny. This is a scientific fact. Personally I simply don't know if I could be friends and associate myself with anyone who didn't think farts were funny.
Perhaps this is childish...but then again for 99.9% of children (and those of us WITH children know this starts at the youngest of ages--when they become aware of the sound of farts even!) farts are even funnier. I would dare say even that farts beat out anything else on the juvenile funny scale.
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Perhaps this is childish...but then again for 99.9% of children (and those of us WITH children know this starts at the youngest of ages--when they become aware of the sound of farts even!) farts are even funnier. I would dare say even that farts beat out anything else on the juvenile funny scale.
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Aug 08, 2011
Omar
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With a title like that you would think this book was downright dumb, but you'd be wrong. Even though every chapter talks about farts and farting at least ten times, the story is clever and engaging enough to keep you interested all the way to the end.
Nilly is a very tiny little red headed boy who moves to a small town in Norway where things get out of hand the second he moves in. Although small in stature Nilly makes up for it with his big heart and his quick wit. He knows all the a More...
Nilly is a very tiny little red headed boy who moves to a small town in Norway where things get out of hand the second he moves in. Although small in stature Nilly makes up for it with his big heart and his quick wit. He knows all the a More...
Jan 11, 2012
April
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If you know me, you know that I've always wanted to write a children's book. So, I figured that I would read what's out there for kids to get a feel for the competition. This book is cute, and fun. I can totally see either a boy or a girl reading this and enjoying the adventure.
I can't wait to finish Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder: Bubble In The Bathtub, and read Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder: Who Cut The Cheese?
I can't wait to finish Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder: Bubble In The Bathtub, and read Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder: Who Cut The Cheese?
May 23, 2010
Mary
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I am never going to finish this one...I checked it out because the title intrigued me, and the author has written several adult novels, so I thought it might be good. wrong. Very choppy; not much depth to the characters. I understand it's a kid's book...it most reminded me of the Stephen Hawking foray into child lit. Bloody awful.
The title kind of says it all. Dr. Proctor invents a 'fart powder' and two neighbor children help him market it to their friends. The neighborhood bullies g More...
The title kind of says it all. Dr. Proctor invents a 'fart powder' and two neighbor children help him market it to their friends. The neighborhood bullies g More...
Feb 22, 2010
KP
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When a friend told me about this book, and I saw the title, I had to read it. A book called Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder? A book with that title has to be entertaining. And, well, it was. It is a silly book for children about 2 kids, a slightly loony professor, 2 bullies to overcome, and some fart powder. I think was cracked me up most of all was how often farting was mentioned in the book. Overall, it was a fun little book.
Apr 18, 2011
VegasGal
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This is a hilariously silly, yet simple read about a subject (farts, of course) that is inherently funny, and is made even funnier by adding a plot that includes a crazy inventor, helpful kids, and even a dash of "bad guys." I would have liked the illustrations to be a bit more detailed instead of looking like a kid drew them, but I suppose the use of basic drawn lines adds to the overall quirkiness of the read.
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Sep 19, 2010
Viktoria
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das wollte ich schon lange lesen! nun hatte ich es aus der bibliothek ausgeliehen. die geschichte ist einfach witzig, nicht weltbewegent, aber gut gemacht! es passieren einige schöne wendungen und überraschungen. Tolle, schräge figuren und wunderbare illustrationen in dem buch!!!! schon allein wegen den illustartionen lohnt es sich dieses buch in die hand zu nehmen.
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Sep 16, 2011
Danielle
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Title: Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder
Author: Jo Nesbø
Series: Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder
Published: 2007 (Norway); 2010 (US)
I picked up this book at work and loved it a lot! While, yes, it's about farting and childish humour it's really smartly written and quite engaging. I definitely recommend it to readers of all ages!
Author: Jo Nesbø
Series: Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder
Published: 2007 (Norway); 2010 (US)
I picked up this book at work and loved it a lot! While, yes, it's about farting and childish humour it's really smartly written and quite engaging. I definitely recommend it to readers of all ages!
Feb 01, 2011
Dree
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I read this out loud to my 8-year-old. The 11-year-old heard enough that he is reading it next.
I was going to give it 3 stars, but they demand 4. So 4 it is.
The side story of Attila, Anna Conda, and the fat little boy is quite amusing, but might bother some young kids--and others might not get it at all.
I would say definitely for 8 and up, though younger kids would enjoy the potty humor
I was going to give it 3 stars, but they demand 4. So 4 it is.
The side story of Attila, Anna Conda, and the fat little boy is quite amusing, but might bother some young kids--and others might not get it at all.
I would say definitely for 8 and up, though younger kids would enjoy the potty humor
Aug 06, 2011
Petra
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Ich hatte richtig viel Spaß beim Lesen! Eine wilde, abenteuerliche, auch gerne mall comicartig übertriebene Geschichte um eine Erfindung, eine Anaconda, einen Nationalfeiertag, ein paar herrlich fiese Jungs und ihren noch gemeineren Vater - und vor allem um eine Freundschaft zwischen einem schüchternem Mädchen, einem verrückten Professor und einem ganz winzigen Jungen. Großartig!
Feb 19, 2011
Sara
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A girl, her very small new neighbor, and a nutty inventor band together to create, test and sell a powder that has unusually powerful properties!
Daniel told me I just HAD to read this one... but I think it's better suited for young boys than their mothers :)
Daniel told me I just HAD to read this one... but I think it's better suited for young boys than their mothers :)
Dec 31, 2011
Bonnie
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Funny and engaging for the middle-grade booger/fart set, without being demeaning or truly gross-out disgusting--a remarkable feat in my opinion! The set is a must-have for my next k-5 library book order. It was, incidentally, recommended to me by a student.
Aug 10, 2011
Eines der besten und lustigsten Kinderbücher, die ich neben Rico, Oscar und die Tieferschatten so wie Oma und Frieder gelesen habe. Nur Oslo macht alles etwas schwieriger, aber das ist bei dem Humor nur halb so wild. Sehr gelungen Herr Nesbø!
Nov 05, 2011
Al
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This is one of my favorite books mostly because it was playful and funny. I am now reading this to my younger brother and he is loving it! this is definitely for a younger crowd, i read this when i was eleven and i am reading it to my 7 year-old brother and i am now twelve and i still love it.
Feb 02, 2012
Dee
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Úžasné ilustrace a vtipný příběh. Doporučuju všem. Dětem, dospělým, prostě všem :)
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Aug 28, 2011
Sherri
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Find out what happens when you mix a very small boy, an insecure girl, and an open-minded scientist/professor......I promise, it will be gaseous (and humorous!)
Jan 14, 2011
I dare you to read this and not laugh. If you're like me, you'll learn a surprising amount about Norway while you're at it.
Jan 17, 2012
Sean
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this book was one of the best books i have ever read. it was funny and it made me keep gaseing.
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Nov 14, 2011
Elizabeth
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Cute, silly, not much substance, but Nicholas adored it and was eager to read it on his own.
Mar 03, 2011
Hanne
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A clever, funny and exciting children's book! Definately a winner both for my children and myself.
May 12, 2010
Cboatfield11
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There is actually a descent story surrounding fart powder. You know who to give this one to.
Mar 18, 2010
Angie
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Hahahaha!! Awesome...perfect for Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans, Captian Underpants fan, etc.
Sep 12, 2011
Rtamura
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So different from his mysteries. Good to see that he can write books for children.
Feb 05, 2010
Tyler
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The title really says it all - this a pretty silly book for kids. What sets it apart from being just another silly book for kids is the intelligence behind all the goofiness. Nesbo, like Roddy Doyle in his Giggler stories, exposes the tricks of storytelling, and makes fun of them even while constructing a ripping yarn. The relatively intricate (and unapologetically implausible) plot where quite a few sub-plots and themes all get neatly resolved, is wonderful.
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