Press Start! Series
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this book.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Thomas Flintham's graphic novel series Press Start! brings real-life lessons into the virtual world and vice-versa as a set of friends goes on video game quests in this engaging adventure series for beginning readers. The word repetition and colorful images on each page help those learning sight words, and the quests in each book are fast-paced and fun to read. The end of each book has questions about the plot that help check reading comprehension and more.
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What's the Story?
The PRESS START! SERIES brings to life a computer game with characters whose special abilities and secret powers help them on quests to climb mountains, dominate a racetrack, master a ridiculously long series of side quests, and much more. Controlling these characters are a trio of friends who are trying to do their best while also learning how to play competitively and supportively with each other.
Is It Any Good?
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.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what it's like to play against friends in a virtual world like in the Press Start! Series. How do you react when a friend beats you in a game?
Do you prefer to play cooperatively and help everyone along, or do you like to play to win every time? What could make you change your mind about how intensely you play?
What other graphic novels have you read and enjoyed? What's fun about them?
Book Details
- Author: Thomas Flintham
- Genre: Graphic Novel
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Princesses, Fairies, Mermaids, and More, Adventures, Friendship
- Character Strengths: Perseverance, Teamwork
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Branches
- Publication date: December 27, 2016
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 5 - 7
- Number of pages: 80
- Available on: Paperback, Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: August 5, 2022
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