Level Up! (LEGO Ninjago) (Step into Reading)

Random House

ISBN 10: 0593570979 ISBN 13: 9780593570975

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 2023

Synopsis

The action-packed worlds of LEGOŽ NINJAGOŽ and video games collide in this Step into Reading Step 3 leveled reader that makes learning to read fun and exciting!

Kai’s and Ray’s ninja skills are put to the test when bad guys interrupt their video game. Will father and son be able to level up, or is it game over for the ninjas? Fans of LEGOŽ NINJAGOŽ will love seeing their favorite characters in action while they also learn to read in this Step 3 leveled reader!

Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. Š2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

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Reviews

Gr 1–3—Kai and his father are so involved with online gaming that their ninja master tries to distract them in order to force them to return to their training. But burglars, fire, and lots of noise can't even get the attention of the two gamers! In the end, Kai and his dad have all the right ninja techniques due to their time spent playing video games. They defeat the bad guys with their stellar moves. While the plotline is a bit thin, there is plenty of action to keep the attention of readers as the ninjas highlight their moves and take care of the bad guys. There are some intense moments with fire, force, ferocity, and implied violence, yet the author and illustrator manage to pull this off without showing any direct physical contact between characters. This transitional reader has just the right number of words per page for this reading level, and the story will appeal to kids who need some action while expanding their vocabulary and working on fluency. VERDICT For any reluctant readers, LEGOs plus ninjas may just be the ingredients to get them hooked on reading.—Linda Annable

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593570979
• ISBN 13: 9780593570975
• Binding: Library Binding
• Illustrator: Random House
• Number of pages: 32