Spinjitzu Brothers #2: The Lair of Tanabrax (LEGO Ninjago)

Spinjitzu Brothers #2

by Tracey West

The action-packed world of LEGO(R) NINJAGO(R) Spinjitzu comes to life in this illustrated chapter book featuring Wu and Garmadon in their early adventures on the road to becoming Spinjitzu Masters!

Wu and Garmadon both want to become Spinjitzu Masters--but a strange puppet master may pull the strings that will pull them apart before their training can truly begin. Do they have what it takes to help each other and work as a team to become true legends of Spinjitzu? Find out in this all-new illustrated chapter book series featuring the LEGO NINJAGO's Spinjitzu Brothers!

Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Middle Grade, Childrens

144 pages, Hardcover

Published September 21, 2021

About the author

Tracey West is the New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Masters, a series in the Scholastic Branches line. She has written more than 400 books for kids, including the Pixie Tricks series and the Underdogs series with Kyla May.

Some readers also know Tracey for writing books based on animation such as Pokémon and LEGO Ninjago.

She currently lives in the western Catskills of New York with her husband, Bill; their adopted dogs; and a whole mess of chickens.

Reviews

[Mehsi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scary dolls, souls being stolen, something very scary is happening on Wu and Garmadon’s next leg of the journey~


Just like the first book we start with Wu in the present day. Leading his ninjas, and this time they are on the way home when they find the village having a party. I had such a laugh at how Wu was NOPE to the dolls, and I couldn’t blame him. Dolls are scary, but given what he experienced back in his youth I would just NOPE and yeet some stuff at the word doll. XD

Then we flashback to when our duo was travelling and see them find a village (you know, sometimes Garmadon has some good ideas). People are being sus about things, but the brothers can stay and I guess after that first night wish they had just not visited. XD I loved Garmadon’s comment after the events, YAS, I would have said the same. No one said anything about living walking and talking dolls. Could have warned us. And from then the story gets even more exciting and adventurous as the brothers decide (with some struggling which I agree with, again, hello dolls) to help out.

I loved seeing the baddie and see how scary he looks! He reminded me very STRONGLY of Venom + Carnage. The mouth, the eyes, the whole shadowy things. I love it!

I really liked Moody, that little guy was just so hilarious and cute, but I also wanted to give him a big hug. I don’t want to spoil it further so I will keep it at that.

There is tons of action, humour, and yes, I also cried. I wonder who wouldn’t with that ending.

That ending when we are back in the now.. OH MY that is OMINOUS. OMMMMINOOOUSSS! Love it!

Once again, fantastic illustrations that really fit with the theme/the Ninjago world.

I NEED MORE! Give me more! You cannot just stop here. Write faster. Translate harder. XD I would recommend this fun book to all! Lovers of LEGO, Ninjago, but anyone else looking for a fun adventurous story featuring ninjas and magic will love this book.

Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/

[Taybah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another awesome, fun Ninjago story- I love Garmadon and Wu together! XD

[Rebecca Saxon · Rating 3 out of 5]

My kiddo also really enjoyed this story, though maybe not quite as much as #1. West continues to do a good job of integrating a new story into the jam-packed world of Ninjago. This one is a little more ridiculous than #1 (impressive considering Catjitzu was involved in the first book) with an evil sorcerer turning people into puppets (or really putting their energy into the puppets). The ending is kind of fun (though predictable). There were some cool female characters in this one.

Since the books are basically episodes in Wu and Garmadon's journey, they don't need to be read in order, though I'm sure my Ninjago fan kid would disagree!

[Olivia]

Owen “My favorite part is when Garmadon saved Wu when he was about to turn into a puppet”

Cute, fun, easy to follow story. Owen saw this at his grandma’s house and BEGGED to read it. He enjoyed it - but this series is perfect for ages 6+. Lots of themes of good vs evil, doing the right thing, and being a good friend.

[Heartz · Rating 4 out of 5]

The kids loved the story and the little bits of foreshadowing sprinkled throughout. It was a fun story that gave some more background to Master Wu and his brother.

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maybe a bit of a jump from an easy reader, but the story and vocabulary is pretty simple, and there are some illustrations. Nothing offensive, no gratuitous bodily functions.

[Melody Veronique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read overall! Poor puppets tho. Their speech about flowers and kittens was sadder then I expected from a lego book.

[PottWab Regional Library]

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[Iris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Viel besser als viele andere der unsäglichen Ninjago-Bücher. Vor allem auch sprachlich.

[Ariel · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was more interesting then the first one, but just a little less good. still pretty good, though.

[Winston · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book of fighting and adventure!

[AQQ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75⭐️