Parents' Guide to

Press Start! Series

By Carrie Kingsley, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Light, easy read melds real life and gaming worlds.

Video game character Super Rabbit Boy jumping with other characters

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age 5+

Based on 1 parent review

age 5+

Fun book

This book is so exciting for my son who loves video games. This makes him excited about reading.

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Characters' adventures in simple, repetitive words on brightly colored pages are a treat for early readers learning sight words, especially those who know and love gaming scenarios. The PRESS START! SERIES might be less engaging for non-gamers, but Thomas Flintham understands the ways virtual worlds operate, and makes these simple stories fun for readers who aren't yet ready for chapter books but want longer storylines.

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