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Review #17237 - Dated: 12th of November, 2016
Author: kymmage |
My youngest has been claiming any Lego books coming into our house. This makes it difficult to get my eldest's opinion on books that are effectively readers for her. This book was no exception. I brought it home and when I next went to look for it, I could not find it. I asked both girls and my youngest said "Oh yes, I loved it. So it is mine". She wouldn't give up the location of the book.
Luckily for me, she has one hiding place in her room and that is exactly where the book was. So I was a bit sneaky and I took it back to show my eldest daughter. She was able to read the story, as it is written quite simply. There were a few story specific words that she stumbled with, but otherwise she got some good reading practice and she got to feel successful doing so.
I then went and re-hid the book for my youngest. A while later, I could hear that she was in her room so I crept up and peered around the corner. She was sitting on her floor looking at all the pictures in this book. The pictures are nice and clear and show the figures and the Lego world setting. When she finally noticed me, she looked quite sheepish about having the book.
We sat together and I asked if she would like to know what the story says. She then sat happily to find out what was happening in each of the pictures. She was thrilled with the story of the escape and all the dangers that the crooks face along the way. She liked all the modes of transport used too.
Recently I have seen this Lego set available for purchase, so I think this book would be an excellent companion piece to the Lego set. However, it's also a good story for Lego fans. It is simple enough for a new reader, and interesting enough for younger kids too. It would be great for summer holiday reading practice.
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