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The three ninja pigs
134 pages
A high-kicking, rhyming twist on a classic tale where hard work and martial arts save the day.
What it feels like
Reading this fractured fairy tale feels like a burst of energetic fun, propelled by bouncy, rhythmic verse that begs to be shouted aloud. The mood is lighthearted and action-packed, transforming a classic story of victimhood into an empowering tale of standing up to bullies. As the narrative bounces from aikido to jujitsu and finally to karate, the pacing remains brisk and playful. The prose's rhyming structure gives the martial arts action a musical, punchy rhythm that keeps young readers engaged. It is a triumphant, high-kicking experience perfect for children who love a good underdog story, especially one where dedication, practice, and a fierce heroine ultimately save the day with a resounding martial arts shout.
- Mood
- lighthearted
- action-packed
- triumphant
- Tone
- playful
- energetic
- humorous
- empowering
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- practice and perseverance · standing up to bullies · female empowerment
- The writing
- Bouncy, energetic rhyming verse that begs to be read aloud with enthusiastic sound effects.
- The arc
- Moves from the frustration of being bullied to the triumphant empowerment of hard-earned mastery.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who love action-packed fairy tale retellings and cheering for a dedicated underdog.
Content notes
- bullying
About the book
Practice makes perfect in this kick-butt fractured fairy tale.
Why does this wolf think he can come to town and blow all the houses down? These three little pigs just aren't going to take it from that bully anymore! The first starts aikido lessons---he'll make mincemeat out of that wolf! His brother learns a little jujitsu--he'll chop that guy to pieces!
But when the wolf actually appears, it turs out these two pigs aren't quite ready after all. Good thing their sister has been training every day to master some serious karate moves that save the day. KIYA!
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