Joel's Journal and Fact-Filled Fart Book [Paperback]

Donald Wetzel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1994

Joel's Journal records the trials and tribulations of 11 year Joel Mann in his attempt to prove to his father that he is capable of writing a book, that happens to be about flatulence. On his way to becoming a local outcast, young Joel learns about life, friendship, hypocrisy, and heartbreak as he collects more than 100 funny specimens to include in the Fact-Filled Fart Book. Alphabetized, Joel's poignant observations

This is the only, "Complete" record of Joel's escapades. Originally published in 1983, over 3 million copies have been sold based on the information included in this expanded edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

After writing several critically acclaimed novels that did little for his bank account, Donald Wetzel decided to try his hand at something a little more commercial. Many rejections later, including two from agents Don had worked with for years, Joel's remained in a desk drawer for six years. Joel's Journal is an insightful, engaging and very, very funny look at a species that has a suspicious problem dealing with it's own nature. Possibly the best example of why Donald has been compared to Mark Twain by both readers and reviewers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Planet Books (April 1, 1994)
• ISBN-10: 0880090707
• ISBN-13: 978-0880090704
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #777,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Farts are funny! HAHAHAHAHHA, July 16, 2001

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Frederick Popp (Eugene, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joel's Journal and Fact-Filled Fart Book (Paperback)

I was never so happy to find a book. This answered all of my fart-finding needs, such as... what is a fart? Where does it come from? Do monkies fart? All these answers and more were found in a concise, clear manner in this marvelous novel, "Joel's Journal and Fact-Filled Fart Book." I have never felt more happy or complete in my entire lifetime. Anyone who has ever wondered about farts should read it! It's a fartin' good time!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious potty humour, March 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Joel's Journal and Fact-Filled Fart Book (Paperback)

This is one of the funniest books I owned as a child. A must have for anyone who thinks that farts are funny.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perennial classic, January 10, 2004

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William R Dalbey (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joel's Journal and Fact-Filled Fart Book (Paperback)

I have a condensed version of this book published in 1983 that just broke me up. I spent many happy hours watching friends read passages as they laughed so hard tears streamed down their cheeks. Not that my friends are all the weird, you understand, just that the book is that good. (Actually some of my friends were not that crazy about it, sometimes it takes a thing like that to find out who your friends really are.)

Tragically, I lost the book a long time ago and occasionally thought of it over the years, wishing I still had it. Not long ago as I was cleaning out my office and the treasured little book turned up again!

I spent a half hour in hysterics re-reading it, then went to my computer to look it up and lo and behold, here it is still in print and 128 pages! My copy is only 32 pages. I'm ordering the full version immediately.