FICTION

Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop!

by Todd TUELL
Ninja, Ninja, Never Stop! illus. by Tad Carpenter. 32p. Abrams Appleseed. 2014. Tr $14.95. ISBN 9781419710278. LC 2013015966.
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PreS-Gr 1—A boy wears a ninja mask and stealthily ducks, chops, kicks, and darts through his home. Along the way, readers meet his younger brother, who is unimpressed by his sibling's antics. The story is told through short phrases in big black text: "Ninja run,/Ninja chop./Ninja, ninja,/never stop!" The blocky, bold illustrations and quickly paced narrative combine to evoke satisfying comic-book action. For those already obsessed with ninjas, this may be a wholesome alternative to more violent options. However, though the child is a tame warrior, his aggressive moves—chopping, kicking, and even blocking a kiss from grandma—may turn off some parents.—Nora Clancy, Teachers College Community School, New York City
Little Ninja kicks, chops, jumps, and dodges obstacles ("Ninja tiptoe, / Ninja stalk. / Granny kisses / Ninja block") around the house. He uses his special sneak-attack skills to take his brother's balloon and cookie, and knocks down his block castle. When little bro pulls his own move, a ninja duo is born. Eye-catching graphic illustrations pair well with the energetic rhymes.
Reviewed by Nora Clancy , May 01, 2014

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