Sweet Farts

Gr 4—6—In Sweet Farts (BookSurge, 2008), Keith invented a tablet that turned the stench of even the strongest flatulence into something tolerable, or even pleasant. Now, he has become a 10-year-old millionaire. He has full access to a laboratory and a scientific support staff, and his only problem is coming up with something new and marvelous to show off at his school's science fair. Unfortunately, he can't think of anything dazzling, and as the weeks pass he feels more and more pressured to meet everyone's expectations. His friends, glorying in gaseous humor, keep coming up with new ways to embarrass him. His four-year-old sister, who is unhappy with all the attention her brother is receiving, causes Keith further shame by throwing tantrums and refusing to eat anything but junk food. Bean has a good sense of the snarky, stinky humor many middle-graders love, and this book will be enjoyed by fans of the first volume.—Walter Minkel, Austin Public Library, TX