After a warning from Alfred to keep a low profile, Robin sets off to make an important delivery to Batman on the other side of Gotham City. But on the way, Robin has a run\-in with the big bad Catwoman! She\x27s very interested in the package he\x27s so carefully protecting, and as the Boy Wonder hurries away, the cat burglar races after him. When Robin finally arrives at his destination, he\x27s relieved to see Batman\x27s familiar pointy\-eared shadow. But is it really his crime\-fighting partner . . . or an enemy in disguise? In this twisted retelling, DC super heroes and super\-villains collide with the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale to create an action\-packed chapter book for kids!
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2.5 stars
A straightforward story where Robin takes the lead. Alfred gives Robin a secret delivery to bring to Batman at the museum with strict instructions to not stray from the path or talk to anyone along the way. But when Robin gets sidetracked, things get a bit out of hand. Will he be able to right his mistakes and help save the day?
This is an early chapter book so the writing is very simple. Plotwise, it was okay. The full-color illustrations are nice. As far as fairy tale retellings go, I didn't really engage with the story. It was a pretty standard rehashing of Little Red Riding Hood. However, I do think young fans of superheroes will enjoy this series.
I did enjoy the backmatter. There is a short summary of Little Red Riding Hood (the tame version) and how it is similar and different to this story. There is also a list of Talk About It and Write About It questions. They provide critical thinking and writing prompts that actually sound fun and would make cool writing assignments.
Works as a beginner's chapter book that would be of interest to superhero fans.
Robin is given a job to do by Alfred. Alfred warns him to go straight to the museum to give Batman something. Robin sees a crime and tries to stop it only to find out Catwoman is involved. He escapes her. This is an fun and exciting twisted little red riding hood. Is Batman going to be there when Robin gets there? What is Catwoman up to?