The Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy
The Night of the Nasty Nostril Nuggets
by Dav Pilkey
Scholastic Incorporated 2018
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- creativity and imagination
- consequences of pranks
- science gone wrong
- heroism
- rivalry
- teamwork
- school life
About this book
George and Harold’s latest comic chaos collides with science when brainy classmate Melvin Sneedley accidentally becomes the Bionic Booger Boy. It’s up to the boys—and a certain waistbanded hero—to stop a sticky, snotty situation from taking over the school. Fast-paced chapters, flip-o-rama action, and plenty of goofy wordplay make this a laugh-out-loud read. Perfect for kids who like gross-out humor, cartoons, and underdog heroes.
Setting: Jerome Horwitz Elementary School and a contemporary suburban town
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy right for my child?
Yes — The Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, creativity and imagination, consequences of pranks.
How long does it take to read The Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, The Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy takes around 1.2h to finish. The book has 12,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy has an AR quiz available, worth 2 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is The Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy?
The Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.