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Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger
Sir Fartsalot's on a quest to defeat a villain most foul!
Things really stink in the Kingdom of Armpit. King Reginald the Not Very Realistic has had it up to here with his naughty son Prince Harry, who loosens the tops on all the Royal Pepper Shakers, teases the moat monster, and prefers magic tricks to rescuing fair damsels. Even Sir Bedwetter can't rein in the prince's Royal Clowning Around!
Enter Sir Fartsalot - the bravest, boldest, FARTIEST knight in all the land! Sir Fartsalot's on a quest to solve the riddle of the Foul West Wind - a green, ghastly odor that turns up wherever danger's lurking. Misbehavin' Harry decides to play the biggest - and boogeriest - prank of all time! He convinces Sir Fartsalot that The Booger, a frightful, dreadful, repulsive villian, is on the prowl. Harry, Sir Fartsalot, and the knight's old buddy Sir Knotaclew set out on a hilarious quest to rid the world of the Dreaded Booger, Once and for All!
215 pages, Hardcover
First published May 29, 2008
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May 31, 2011
Thought it would be fun to keep track of stories I'm reading to my son! He is soooo loving Sir Fartsalot and the other knights, such as Sir Bedwetter. This book has him laughing out loud & I'm so thankful to be sharing my love of reading w/my little man!!
My little man gives this book, as he said, as many stars as possible! He just loved it!! Highly recommend this as a fun read aloud book!! :D
My little man gives this book, as he said, as many stars as possible! He just loved it!! Highly recommend this as a fun read aloud book!! :D
July 25, 2025
Unexpectedly charming
If you are thinking, "I have never heard of Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger," well, I confess that, until recently, I too was unaware of the existence of this classic of modern literature. I learned of it in a news article about the struggles of a small Idaho library to remain open despite a new book-banning law passed by the Idaho legislature. The writer of the news article mentioned this obvious clickbait title, and it worked on me. I got it immediately, and a few days ago I read it. It was not a big time investment -- it's just a novella.
The title serves a purpose. Sir Fartsalot is a "reluctant reader" book -- that is, it is intended to entice children (BOYS...) who think they don't like to read to read books, with the intention, of course, of showing them that reading can be fun.
So, is it fun? It *IS*. It's funny, and the story is unexpectedly charming. It's a story about a boy who plays a joke on someone, and the joke gets out of hand. The humor is not entirely as childish as the title might lead you to expect. I mean, Kevin Bolger is not Jane Austen or even Terry Pratchett, but there are definitely jokes in here that only a reader who understands the personalities of the characters will get. Let's just say that an intelligent ten-year-old will find it funnier than a less intelligent kid.
I recommend it, even for older readers. It is one of the most enjoyable books I have read recently. And it's short.
Blog review.
If you are thinking, "I have never heard of Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger," well, I confess that, until recently, I too was unaware of the existence of this classic of modern literature. I learned of it in a news article about the struggles of a small Idaho library to remain open despite a new book-banning law passed by the Idaho legislature. The writer of the news article mentioned this obvious clickbait title, and it worked on me. I got it immediately, and a few days ago I read it. It was not a big time investment -- it's just a novella.
The title serves a purpose. Sir Fartsalot is a "reluctant reader" book -- that is, it is intended to entice children (BOYS...) who think they don't like to read to read books, with the intention, of course, of showing them that reading can be fun.
So, is it fun? It *IS*. It's funny, and the story is unexpectedly charming. It's a story about a boy who plays a joke on someone, and the joke gets out of hand. The humor is not entirely as childish as the title might lead you to expect. I mean, Kevin Bolger is not Jane Austen or even Terry Pratchett, but there are definitely jokes in here that only a reader who understands the personalities of the characters will get. Let's just say that an intelligent ten-year-old will find it funnier than a less intelligent kid.
I recommend it, even for older readers. It is one of the most enjoyable books I have read recently. And it's short.
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August 5, 2014
Okay, look. I got a lot of grief when this book appeared in my reading queue. Truth be told, I read this book to my daughter (who picked it) with no small amount of trepidation, based on the title alone. With a title like "Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger" you pretty much know what you're in for. But all that said, I was pleasantly surprised by quality of the writing in this book.
The plot is uncomplicated and there's not much in here that surprises you thematically. The usual deus ex machina (or magica!) tropes come into play too, and the good guys, of course, win in the end. Kevin Bolger knows how to write a fart joke, clearly, and he also knows his audience -- early to mid-grade children, and especially boys who love gross-out humor. But get this -- it's actually pretty funny. There are numerous winks at the reader and more than a couple of inside jokes specifically targeting either adults (who are likely reading to their kids) or older, more astute reading children.
This isn't the kind of book that I'm going to willingly come back to over and over again, though I suspect my four-year old son will love it in a couple of years, but as a diversionary read in between "Strawberry Girl" and "Pippi Longstocking" it's really quite a delightful little book. My daughter loves it -- know your audience. Consider it a palate cleanser -- though considering the subject matter I doubt that's a term that's 100% appropriate.
Also, it really does help if you read the characters out loud in bad British accents.
The plot is uncomplicated and there's not much in here that surprises you thematically. The usual deus ex machina (or magica!) tropes come into play too, and the good guys, of course, win in the end. Kevin Bolger knows how to write a fart joke, clearly, and he also knows his audience -- early to mid-grade children, and especially boys who love gross-out humor. But get this -- it's actually pretty funny. There are numerous winks at the reader and more than a couple of inside jokes specifically targeting either adults (who are likely reading to their kids) or older, more astute reading children.
This isn't the kind of book that I'm going to willingly come back to over and over again, though I suspect my four-year old son will love it in a couple of years, but as a diversionary read in between "Strawberry Girl" and "Pippi Longstocking" it's really quite a delightful little book. My daughter loves it -- know your audience. Consider it a palate cleanser -- though considering the subject matter I doubt that's a term that's 100% appropriate.
Also, it really does help if you read the characters out loud in bad British accents.
November 6, 2012
Reviewed by Julie M. Prince for TeensReadToo.com
SIR FARTSALOT HUNTS THE BOOGER. I've admitted before that I'm a sucker for a catchy title, and really, can a title get more catchy than that?!
Young Prince Harry of Armpit (get it?) has finally worked his father's last nerve. Now, he's been ordered to accompany a noble knight named Sir Fartsalot on a quest to find the source of the Foul West Wind, which mysteriously and frequently emits omens not long after Sir Fartsalot has finished a meal of turnips.
Since he must tag along, the prankster, Prince Harry, successfully convinces Sir Fartsalot he must track the latest and greatest threat to the Kingdom of Armpit -- the evil Booger.
Yes, I know, groans all around. But, just wait, there is a saving grace. The writing. Debut novelist Kevin Bolger plays with words the way his fabulous main character plays pranks -- brilliantly!
Bolger convinces the reader to turn just one more page. To find out what happens in the castle full of maiden princesses on the prowl, what happens in the Enchanted Forest, and how Harry of Armpit will get himself out of the mess he's created.
Every pun has a meaning and every meaning has a purpose in this fantastic chapter book that's fun for all ages.
SIR FARTSALOT HUNTS THE BOOGER. I've admitted before that I'm a sucker for a catchy title, and really, can a title get more catchy than that?!
Young Prince Harry of Armpit (get it?) has finally worked his father's last nerve. Now, he's been ordered to accompany a noble knight named Sir Fartsalot on a quest to find the source of the Foul West Wind, which mysteriously and frequently emits omens not long after Sir Fartsalot has finished a meal of turnips.
Since he must tag along, the prankster, Prince Harry, successfully convinces Sir Fartsalot he must track the latest and greatest threat to the Kingdom of Armpit -- the evil Booger.
Yes, I know, groans all around. But, just wait, there is a saving grace. The writing. Debut novelist Kevin Bolger plays with words the way his fabulous main character plays pranks -- brilliantly!
Bolger convinces the reader to turn just one more page. To find out what happens in the castle full of maiden princesses on the prowl, what happens in the Enchanted Forest, and how Harry of Armpit will get himself out of the mess he's created.
Every pun has a meaning and every meaning has a purpose in this fantastic chapter book that's fun for all ages.
September 8, 2013
There comes a certain time in your life when you realize that you can read a book called Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger and call it research... if you happen to be an elementary teacher. Seeing the title I immediately knew who to recommend it to, but I never recommend a book without having a look at it myself. I passed this one along to our 2nd/3rd grade teacher who has all boys in her room knowing that she would find the perfect audience for it. Yes it is full of juvenile humor... but children are juvenile so it isn't a problem by my count. There is quite an interesting story hidden behind the giggle-inducing title and some clever wordplay for the younger crowd.
February 4, 2012
I found this browsing the shelves of a local toy/book store, not having heard of the author before. I read this book to my 8 and 7 year old sons, a couple of chapters a night before bed. It was hilarious and it kept their rapt attention--including my finicky 7yo. I'll be looking for more from this author.
September 25, 2014
My 7 year old picked this book up at a sweet little independent book store in cottage country. He has enjoyed the first two chapters immensely and chortled through the names and the sheer delight of reading something gross with a parent who does not love toilet humour. May not be for everyone but who can resist a giggling reading child? Well worth the time and money.
September 6, 2017
Joey loved this!
December 1, 2008
Yes. It's true. I did, indeed, read a book entitled Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger.
I know what you're thinking, and you're right. Why in the WORLD would I even pick it up? Well, three library workers read it with their children and said it wasn't horrible and that I should try it. So try it I did. And they're right, it wasn't horrible. But it so wasn't good.
Some of the humor was actually mildly funny, in a Henny Youngman sort of way, but many of the jokes and puns were just too...dorky. Still, little boys think it's hilarious. So while I wouldn't spend budget bucks on copies for my library, I wouldn't say it's too bad to read. Better than Walter, the Farting Dog, in my book (which, I realize, is like saying that getting the measles isn't quite as bad as getting the mumps, but still).
I know what you're thinking, and you're right. Why in the WORLD would I even pick it up? Well, three library workers read it with their children and said it wasn't horrible and that I should try it. So try it I did. And they're right, it wasn't horrible. But it so wasn't good.
Some of the humor was actually mildly funny, in a Henny Youngman sort of way, but many of the jokes and puns were just too...dorky. Still, little boys think it's hilarious. So while I wouldn't spend budget bucks on copies for my library, I wouldn't say it's too bad to read. Better than Walter, the Farting Dog, in my book (which, I realize, is like saying that getting the measles isn't quite as bad as getting the mumps, but still).
May 22, 2011
Actual rating: 3.5
I'm a sucker for farting humor, so I had to read this book! It turned out to be really great! The writing was well done (I was expecting it to be sub par but it really was great) and it was full of silly little things, such as:
"Ugh! You shameless stereotypes!" Gwendolyn said with disgust. Then she turned and exited the chapter in protest.
and
And whether by some magic of his own or the forest's, or possibly just by one of those shortcuts stories take when they are winding up, the wizard led them out of the Enchanted Forest in no time at all.
and
The beets were beat up. The beans looked like they'd been punched in the kidneys. And the peas all had black eyes.
I like clever humor like that. So well done on your first novel Kevin Bolger. I will definitely be checking out more of your work!
I'm a sucker for farting humor, so I had to read this book! It turned out to be really great! The writing was well done (I was expecting it to be sub par but it really was great) and it was full of silly little things, such as:
"Ugh! You shameless stereotypes!" Gwendolyn said with disgust. Then she turned and exited the chapter in protest.
and
And whether by some magic of his own or the forest's, or possibly just by one of those shortcuts stories take when they are winding up, the wizard led them out of the Enchanted Forest in no time at all.
and
The beets were beat up. The beans looked like they'd been punched in the kidneys. And the peas all had black eyes.
I like clever humor like that. So well done on your first novel Kevin Bolger. I will definitely be checking out more of your work!
May 28, 2010
I admit the title will put off most adult readers, so when I picked this book up, it was simply to see if kids would enjoy it for future recomendations. The illustrations are very good, I just wish there had been more of them. The story follows a young prince and two knights on a quest to find the "Booger". With names like Sir Fartsalot & Sir Bedwetter, how can any boy not resist enjoying this book? With both kid & adult humor, this would be an awesome book to read with your son. A great book for reluctant boy readers. I'm definetly going to start recommending this book to parents begging for books to get their boys interested in reading.
June 20, 2008
This book was written with the humor and corporeal obsessions of six-year-olds in mind. A total winner for the youngster in your midst, even if that youngster is you. In fact, this is the perfect gift for a kid embarking on the genre of fantasy.
June 27, 2010
This book stays clever throughout, and scatalogical or not, the humor stays well-constructed and is never cheap. I'll be recommending this one to lots of reluctant readers (if their parents will let me).
May 27, 2009
this book is funny and weird but it is a very good read
January 17, 2010
very funny
December 21, 2013
I think it was written about my husband, his best friend, and my son. I am encouraging my husband and son to read it together.
September 15, 2025
I work with kids of all ages and so I read a lot of children's' and young adult fiction. My son LOVED this book when he was younger. I leant it out to one of my students and it never came back. In talking with my son who is now in his 20's, he mentioned how much he liked the book and wondered what had become of it so I knew I had to replace it. I have no idea which student I leant it to and by now they are long since moved on, so I went online to search for it.
Turns out, it was not that easy to find.
I did eventually locate a used version and ordered it. It came. I decided, why not read it? My son loved it, but I had never read it before.
This book is a scream! I enjoyed every moment. Mostly because it was not that long ago that I finished Don Quixote in its entirety. Let's face it, Sir Fartsalot is the Don himself written for a much younger audience. So not only did I get to enjoy the puns, plays on words and the potty humor (let's face it, farts are never NOT funny), I got to see the parallels to the classic.
Was this what the author intended? No idea. But you cannot deny the similarities of an older knight and his trusty steed (Don Quixote and Rocinante/Sir Fartsalot and Fealty) setting out on a ridiculous and pointless quest (championing the fair Dulcinea/hunting the Booger and the Foul West Wind).
Excellent reading whether you are 9 or 99.
Turns out, it was not that easy to find.
I did eventually locate a used version and ordered it. It came. I decided, why not read it? My son loved it, but I had never read it before.
This book is a scream! I enjoyed every moment. Mostly because it was not that long ago that I finished Don Quixote in its entirety. Let's face it, Sir Fartsalot is the Don himself written for a much younger audience. So not only did I get to enjoy the puns, plays on words and the potty humor (let's face it, farts are never NOT funny), I got to see the parallels to the classic.
Was this what the author intended? No idea. But you cannot deny the similarities of an older knight and his trusty steed (Don Quixote and Rocinante/Sir Fartsalot and Fealty) setting out on a ridiculous and pointless quest (championing the fair Dulcinea/hunting the Booger and the Foul West Wind).
Excellent reading whether you are 9 or 99.
March 30, 2022
This book was read to shreds in our household. The cover is holding on by a desperate, rubbed-bare sliver. It was the book that really got my son reading! In light of the assistant principal who was fired for reading a bodily-humor picture book to a class earlier this year (2022), I wanted to shout out to support this one. It's really an excellent story, with farts and a huge, imaginary booger, yes, but it also teaches empathy and the importance of telling the truth. And I'm forever grateful Kevin Bolger wrote it. Keep up the good work!
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I review upper middle grade books geared toward 7th/8th grades on my blog, The Fabric of Words, and offer some free teaching resources for novels in verse, and for fiction and non-fiction books to teach the Social Studies Common Core standards. Visit it for additional recommendations of all genres once your reader has graduated from this wonderful story! ;-) https://amb.mystrikingly.com/#the-fab...
May 27, 2017
Well - here we are again. Time for that thing everyone looks for when trying to decided rather or not to read a book. That's right. It's review time once more.
So considering that this is a kids chapter book and not something I normally read, I'm going to have to only give it three stars. Not because it was bad or anything like that. Because for a kids book it was actually quit amusing and funny. Although I most likely wouldn't read it again- well maybe. It would depend on the mood I'm in. Plus it has a good life lesson to the whole thing as well besides just the funny stuff. Which would be that we shouldn't always play jokes or prank people. If you read it you'll understand what I mean by that. So yeah. I guess that's my review.
So considering that this is a kids chapter book and not something I normally read, I'm going to have to only give it three stars. Not because it was bad or anything like that. Because for a kids book it was actually quit amusing and funny. Although I most likely wouldn't read it again- well maybe. It would depend on the mood I'm in. Plus it has a good life lesson to the whole thing as well besides just the funny stuff. Which would be that we shouldn't always play jokes or prank people. If you read it you'll understand what I mean by that. So yeah. I guess that's my review.
March 8, 2019
Some books are highbrow literature and some are not! This is firmly in the not camp sit is really a series of fart, poo and bum jokes with a sort of plot in the background. Sometimes quite humorous and other times just plain bonkers it is at once entertaining and ridiculous. Good fun especially for the young boy (and the young boy inside the older man) to laugh at the jokes and enjoy the silly goings on.
November 16, 2018
I loved it I read it when I was in grade 3 and the wrighter was my English teacher who always made tons of jokes and got me ready I am now in grade 7 and most of the the book has stuck with I can never forget how happy I was when I got him to sign and my favourite part was when the first started talking about the " evil boggers " and when sir fartsalot let a big one rip at the dinner table and said he had no idea what it was and it followed him there
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September 1, 2022
LOL. My best friend sent me this book as I had been feeling a bit low. There's nothing like a good 'ol fart book to make one laugh. I think this may be written for a younger audience than me (I'm in my 50s), but it gave me some good chuckles.
I would have not picked this up on my own, had my best friend not sent it to me. But it's got a fun premise and brought some much-needed laughs. So if you don't mind "fart humor" and need some laughs, go for it!
I would have not picked this up on my own, had my best friend not sent it to me. But it's got a fun premise and brought some much-needed laughs. So if you don't mind "fart humor" and need some laughs, go for it!
June 8, 2017
Funny, silly, irreverent, children and adults (particularly those with a British sense of humour) will love this book. It follows the adventures of a non-too-bright knight and his companion, a young prince who warms to his ageing armoured friend and eventually realises it was wrong of him to take advantage of his ignorance of the dreaded booger.
August 5, 2018
This book was so funny. As an elementary school librarian, I thought that this would be perfect for some of the boys at school. I could also see the girls giggling at some of the humor in this book.
March 9, 2021
Tired of the Covid nastiness and fear? Join Sir Fartsalot and friends in a very entertaining hunt of the dreaded Booger monster and their many hilarious side adventures along the way. An excellent fit for 6 to 12 year olds, and older young-at-heart readers.
April 10, 2022
A funny knight’s tale full of humor and odd characters.
Beware of “The Foul Four Winds”, a dragon, desperate princesses, ogres, two-headed giants, the odd scaredy-cat knight.
The real question is…..does The Booger really exist?
Beware of “The Foul Four Winds”, a dragon, desperate princesses, ogres, two-headed giants, the odd scaredy-cat knight.
The real question is…..does The Booger really exist?
December 13, 2016
If there is ever a sequel to this book my son will have to read it himself. This book was gross and dumb. That said, the writing was not terrible.
December 4, 2017
If you have a boy(s) they will get a chuckle out of this book!
December 24, 2017
My 8 year old and 5 year old found a lot to laugh about in this one. Good silly fun with some positive values.
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