{Synopsis} – This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
Uh-oh, Animal Town is in trouble! Meanie King Viking has created a dreaded robot army to spread No Fun across the land. On top of that, he has stolen the happiest and most fun animal ever, Singing Dog. There is only one person who can save the day — Super Rabbit Boy! Super Rabbit Boy is super fast and super brave, but he’s also a video game character living in a video game world. What will happen when Sunny, the boy playing the game, loses each level? Will it be game over for Super Rabbit Boy and all his friends?
With full-color art by Thomas Flintham!
{My thoughts} – Animal town is going through a bit of a dilemma. King Viking the bad guy in this series has kidnapped Singing Dog. It is now up to Super Rabbit Boy to figure out a way to get to and rescue Singing Dog before the book ends.
This is a really fun book to read. The text is written in bubbles, sort of like you’d see if you were playing a hand held game. The graphics are block/pixel like. They are very similar to older graphics in older handheld gaming systems. The colors are bright and help to keep the reader interested in the book. The book is written as a boy that is playing a handheld game, and having problems beating some of the levels. I really like the unique way in which this book is created and can see a ton of potential for this series well into the future.
I think that any child that enjoys playing handheld games, likes video games, and has an interest in reading will enjoy this book. I think it is the perfect kind of beginner chapter book for any child to enjoy.
Final Conclusion: 5 Star Rating.
