Totally Disgusting!
by Bill Wallace
Aladdin 2008
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- self-acceptance
- fitting in
- humor and pranks
- peer pressure
- empathy
- consequences
- school life
About this book
A laugh-out-loud school story, Totally Disgusting! follows a kid who leans into gross-out humor to get attention—and discovers there’s more to standing out than slime and pranks. As the antics escalate, friendships and feelings get put to the test. Fast-paced chapters, plenty of humor, and a relatable voice make it a fun pick for readers who like silly situations with a warm heart. Great for third to sixth graders who enjoy humorous, realistic tales set at school.
Setting: contemporary elementary school and small-town community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Totally Disgusting! right for my child?
Yes — Totally Disgusting! is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.1, which is typical for 4th 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, self-acceptance, fitting in.
How long does it take to read Totally Disgusting!?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Totally Disgusting! takes around 3.0h to finish. The book has 27,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Totally Disgusting! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Totally Disgusting! has an AR quiz available, worth 4 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 Totally Disgusting!?
Totally Disgusting! has an AR reading level of 4.1, which places it at a 4th 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.