Mightier Than the Sword #1

I bought this book for my son who doesn't particularly enjoy reading. It's a silly book and he actually enjoyed reading it. I appreciated that it gets kids used to looking at footnotes, describes parts of speech and helps build their vocabulary.

I'm a teacher in South Korea. I was looking for a cool book that would fit a certain skill level and keep them engaged. My students loves drawing. And they enjoyed graphic novels I've chosen for class in the past. They liked books like Doode Adventures, Robot Dreams, Hugo Cabret, and the Graphic Adaptation of A Wrinkle in time. This was just as successful. The fact you can interact with the story is one perfect characteristic of this book. I've been wanting to include more of these Doodle style story books more and there just aren't many out there of quality. Second is the 2nd POV. That was a cool unique perspective that my students haven't had a chance to experience. Third, the story is really fun and has very creative and imaginitive parts, easy to follow, and is not too hard and not too easy. I loved this book and REALLY REALLY hope they can make more like this. If anyone out there has any recommendations to more books like this, please let me know! If I could make a book like this I would, but God knows I don't have time to do that quick enough.

This book is completely absurd and ridiculous, but in the best way possible. Loved the story, loved the interactivity (totally cheated and filled in various parts on post-it notes that I numbered and stuck in the back of the book so I can put them back where they go after my daughters have had their turns), appreciated the life lesson on taking shortcuts, and am really hoping my girls take the authors up on their invitation to send in alternate villains, because I'd like to see what they come up with. I would love to see this become a series.

Part mad libs and activity book plus fully developed fictional story, MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD is a delightfully interactive read for the middle grade audience. Told entirely in the second person, the book takes the reader through an adventure in which they are cast in the starring role. The reader gets to interact with the book by filling in the blanks, solving puzzles, and even drawing their version of a more or less scary villain.In the land of Astorya, you are surrounded by fictional creatures with only your pencil. However, as you soon learn, that pencil is the most powerful of tools, as anything you write can become a part of the story too. After finding a letter calling for help, you set out on a quest to find out what happened to you and rescue Prince S. There's villains, magic, and more in this charming and funny story.What I loved: This book is a pleasure to read and would do well in a classroom setting, where children can giggle and create together. The chapters could be easy to read a couple at a time aloud, with children filling in the blanks together or separately. There are plenty of activities that are a part of and/or could be derived from the book, making it quite interactive. The book is overwhelmingly a comedic adventure, so it will appeal to a broad audience.Final verdict: Delightful, hilarious, and full of heart, this interactive book has great potential to appeal to young readers. I would put it on a similar level as the SIDEWAYS STORIES OF WAYSIDE SCHOOL but with fairy tale elements, mad libs, and puzzles. This book is perfect for middle grade (8-12yo) classrooms or solo reads, but I bet you'll want to talk about it!Please note that I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.

This is a really fun and incredibly inventive book. The fantasy world it creates is clever and engaging and has lots of wonderful characters which the reader, who is the main protagonist, must understand and work with to win the day. It also has a sly sense of humor which will appeal to adults and children alike.

This book is simply brilliant and just as much fun for parents as for kids. Our six year old was so enthralled with the story, the characters, and his place at the center of the story that he did not want to put it down. Highly recommend!

What other book will make you make a drawing of a car that is a giant wolf head with its mouth open? The driver sits on the tongue and the lower fangs are the pedals. This is what Mightier Than The Sword did for me. So much fun.

My 8yo daughter LOVES this book and tells everyone about it! Interactive elements and great storyline keep her engaged. Shes always excited to tell me about the funny characters. I'm looking forward to reading it after her!

We had borrowed this from our local library and my kids were fighting to read it. After returning the book, I decided to buy one for keeps, and again, they’re fighting to read it. Got book 2 too and both books didn’t disappoint.