Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder: The Great Gold Robbery

by Jo Nesbo
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Good Books rating 3.5
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  • ID: 4177
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • ISBN: 9781471117398
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 2013-10-24
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

In the fourth and final installment of the Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder series, a Russian billionaire steals the Norwegian Gold Reserve and melts the last gold bar into a soccer trophy. Doctor Proctor, Nilly, and Lisa must retrieve the trophy to save Norway from panic. Their plan involves joining the Rotten Ham soccer team and using Doctor Proctor's outrageous inventions, including Fartonaut Powder, to win the trophy back in a high-stakes game. /n/n Written by Jo Nesbo, this book combines humor, adventure, and absurdity in the spirit of Roald Dahl, making it a delightful read for kids and adults alike. The story is filled with laughter, friendship, and thrilling escapades that will keep readers hooked until the very end.

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Outside In World · 2025-10-21
good 4.00

The book combines wacky stories and mad-cap humor, making it a fun read for children. It is rated 4 on our scale.

This review emphasizes the book's wacky stories and mad-cap humor, comparing it to the style of Monty Python. It's seen as a fun and engaging read for children, with plenty of laughs and entertaining moments. The reviewer didn't provide a specific rating, but the positive tone suggests a 4 on our scale. The book's humor and unique storytelling are likely to appeal to young readers.

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    They combine wacky stories reminiscent of Roald Dahl with the mad-cap humour of Monty Python. Of course, there is the obvious hilarity in relation to the ...

LoveReading4Kids · 2018-08-23
good 4.00

The book is reminiscent of Roald Dahl and has all the elements to keep children hooked. It is rated 4 on our scale.

This review highlights the book's similarity to Roald Dahl's style, noting its wacky stories and humor. It's praised for its ability to keep children engaged throughout. The reviewer didn't provide a specific rating, but based on the positive comments, it's given a 4 on our scale. The book's humor and engaging plot are likely to be big hits with young readers.

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    Reminiscent of Roald Dahl, it has all the elements to keep children hooked.

The Guardian · snowdrop · 2014-03-28
mediocre 2.50

The book starts slowly but becomes more engaging in the middle. It is rated 5 out of 10. It is rated 2.5 on our scale.

This reviewer found the book to be a bit slow at the beginning, but it picks up in the middle and becomes more interesting. They gave it a rating of 5 out of 10, which translates to 2.5 on our scale. The humor and wacky stories are reminiscent of Roald Dahl, but the pacing might not keep all readers hooked from the start. It's a fun read once it gets going, but the initial slow start might be a turn-off for some.

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    If I had to rate it, I would say 5 out of 10 because it is only in the middle of the book that it becomes more interesting.

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