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Quest for the Lost Powers (LEGO Ninjago): Four Untold Tales
Mysterious adventures from the past are revealed in this action-packed LEGO® NINJAGO® illustrated chapter book series with four all-new stories!
The world of LEGO® NINJAGO® is changing, and Master Wu, Kai, and the other Spinjitzu Masters must face an all-new challenge unlike any they have ever faced before . . . or have they? Will a forgotten adventure from their past give them the clues they need to face the future? Find out in this action-packed chapter book series that is illustrated throughout and features four all-new adventures of LEGO mighty Masters of Spinjitzu!
LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure and NINJAGO are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
The world of LEGO® NINJAGO® is changing, and Master Wu, Kai, and the other Spinjitzu Masters must face an all-new challenge unlike any they have ever faced before . . . or have they? Will a forgotten adventure from their past give them the clues they need to face the future? Find out in this action-packed chapter book series that is illustrated throughout and features four all-new adventures of LEGO mighty Masters of Spinjitzu!
LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure and NINJAGO are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
- GenresFantasy
192 pages, Paperback
Published March 7, 2023
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May 20, 2023
Good times
And the life lessons came for me so idk how to feel about that
I loved the humanization of the characters. Like making them have sweaty palms and talk to themselves. It’s something we don’t get to see in the show so it was really nice to see this side of the characters
I love them dearly
(I also annotated this book so you know I really had a great time lol (my future grandchildren are gonna have trip with this one))
9/10 “Jay, who did know his IQ, which was several tens of thousands lower than [spoiler lol], changed the subject quickly”
(I loved how sad and greasy Kai and Jay were in this like my boys were not doing well)
(Cole and Zane were also distressed but threw themselves into other things to distract and that’s also a problem so)
And the life lessons came for me so idk how to feel about that
I loved the humanization of the characters. Like making them have sweaty palms and talk to themselves. It’s something we don’t get to see in the show so it was really nice to see this side of the characters
I love them dearly
(I also annotated this book so you know I really had a great time lol (my future grandchildren are gonna have trip with this one))
9/10 “Jay, who did know his IQ, which was several tens of thousands lower than [spoiler lol], changed the subject quickly”
(I loved how sad and greasy Kai and Jay were in this like my boys were not doing well)
(Cole and Zane were also distressed but threw themselves into other things to distract and that’s also a problem so)
June 23, 2024
love them even more than before 🥹🥹
June 27, 2023
I don't care if this book is clearly for children, I still really enjoyed it.
However, I would like to share my *least* favourite quote from the book because it was dreadful:
"I think we qualify as a power couple now"
Ew.
However, I would like to share my *least* favourite quote from the book because it was dreadful:
"I think we qualify as a power couple now"
Ew.
October 16, 2024
It's been 13 years, and this show still holds a special place in my heart.
(Slight spoilers)
Kai's story kind of lacked something compared to the others since it was mostly a repeat of his "I lost my powers and I'm gonna be angry about it" arc from season 11. I loved seeing Skylor again, though. Absolutely adored Zane and Cole's stories as well, as Zane finally got to face his traumatic past and come to terms with what he has done, with the help of Pixal. Cole's story also felt so in character for him, seeing him go and help the local people who really need it, and seeing him spend time reconnecting with his dad was heartwarming as well. Jay's story had a cool cameo with Unagami, which was a nice surprise. Nice to know the characters of ninjago still go on to make things happen, even if not present in the show.
(Slight spoilers)
Kai's story kind of lacked something compared to the others since it was mostly a repeat of his "I lost my powers and I'm gonna be angry about it" arc from season 11. I loved seeing Skylor again, though. Absolutely adored Zane and Cole's stories as well, as Zane finally got to face his traumatic past and come to terms with what he has done, with the help of Pixal. Cole's story also felt so in character for him, seeing him go and help the local people who really need it, and seeing him spend time reconnecting with his dad was heartwarming as well. Jay's story had a cool cameo with Unagami, which was a nice surprise. Nice to know the characters of ninjago still go on to make things happen, even if not present in the show.
July 2, 2023
I picked up this book as it is a canon addition to the Ninjago series, which bridges the gap between the end of Ninjago: Crystalized, and the beginning of Ninjago: Dragons Rising. The book entails the details of how each of the main four ninja regains their respective elemental powers. This is achieved through four shorter stories which focuses on each ninja. I think that it is most appropriate to rate each story on its own, and then discuss the overall significance of the book as a whole.
Kai: Kai’s story was a very fun, run-of-the-mill ninja adventure. I think it was an excellent one to start off with, as it wasn’t too heavy, but was still grounded enough to set a baseline tone for the rest of the book. I enjoyed how it delved deeper into Kai’s relationship with Skylor, and deepened both of their characters. Overall very fun, but not incredibly unique, so I would rate this one a 4/5 on its own.
Zane: This story was probably the best out of the four. Something I had been wanting the show writers to touch on for a while was how Zane was affected by becoming the Ice Emperor for over a decade. I felt, in the show, like they moved on too quickly from an incredibly traumatic event. This story touched on that, but also continued to examine Zane’s legacy. Overall, incredible storytelling, characterization, and overall a good time. 5/5 for sure for this one
Cole: I wish they had finished with this story, as it comes close to equal with Zane’s story. I really appreciate how they took a different approach with this one, and made it more about Cole’s relationship with others (including his parents) and how that affects his relationship with himself. I think they characterized Cole really well, and emphasised the aspects of his personality that motivate his actions. Another very compelling story. 5/5
Jay: Unfortunately I think the book ended with the weakest story. Jay’s story is definitely interesting, and it is really great to get more from Unagami, and understand where he is now, but Jay I think was not correctly portrayed in this story. Jay focused a lot on his birth parents, which seems to have come out of nowhere. He also regains his powers almost randomly, and acts pretty dumbly throughout this story. It was hard to imagine Jay saying the words that he uses here. I won’t give it the lowest rating, as the story elements were still interesting, but by far i believe that this was the weakest of the stories in this novel. 2/5
Overall: I was never a fan of the concept of the ninja regaining their powers, as I think it detracts from the point of Crystalized. That said, I know that the executives at Lego were going to force the writers to return their powers to them, and so I think this was the best way it could’ve been carried out. The stories were really good overall, and I really enjoy them reconnecting with their True Potential, as the show seemed to push that plot line aside. In the end, this book is made for kids who want another Ninjago adventure and also closer fans of the show that want to know how their powers returned. I think this book achieves this purpose well, but also is an enjoyable read along the way. Overall, a 4/5 book. I really enjoyed it and thought it was good, but of course could’ve been improved to perfection with a few changes.
Kai: Kai’s story was a very fun, run-of-the-mill ninja adventure. I think it was an excellent one to start off with, as it wasn’t too heavy, but was still grounded enough to set a baseline tone for the rest of the book. I enjoyed how it delved deeper into Kai’s relationship with Skylor, and deepened both of their characters. Overall very fun, but not incredibly unique, so I would rate this one a 4/5 on its own.
Zane: This story was probably the best out of the four. Something I had been wanting the show writers to touch on for a while was how Zane was affected by becoming the Ice Emperor for over a decade. I felt, in the show, like they moved on too quickly from an incredibly traumatic event. This story touched on that, but also continued to examine Zane’s legacy. Overall, incredible storytelling, characterization, and overall a good time. 5/5 for sure for this one
Cole: I wish they had finished with this story, as it comes close to equal with Zane’s story. I really appreciate how they took a different approach with this one, and made it more about Cole’s relationship with others (including his parents) and how that affects his relationship with himself. I think they characterized Cole really well, and emphasised the aspects of his personality that motivate his actions. Another very compelling story. 5/5
Jay: Unfortunately I think the book ended with the weakest story. Jay’s story is definitely interesting, and it is really great to get more from Unagami, and understand where he is now, but Jay I think was not correctly portrayed in this story. Jay focused a lot on his birth parents, which seems to have come out of nowhere. He also regains his powers almost randomly, and acts pretty dumbly throughout this story. It was hard to imagine Jay saying the words that he uses here. I won’t give it the lowest rating, as the story elements were still interesting, but by far i believe that this was the weakest of the stories in this novel. 2/5
Overall: I was never a fan of the concept of the ninja regaining their powers, as I think it detracts from the point of Crystalized. That said, I know that the executives at Lego were going to force the writers to return their powers to them, and so I think this was the best way it could’ve been carried out. The stories were really good overall, and I really enjoy them reconnecting with their True Potential, as the show seemed to push that plot line aside. In the end, this book is made for kids who want another Ninjago adventure and also closer fans of the show that want to know how their powers returned. I think this book achieves this purpose well, but also is an enjoyable read along the way. Overall, a 4/5 book. I really enjoyed it and thought it was good, but of course could’ve been improved to perfection with a few changes.
March 18, 2025
Not much to say about it. It's exactly what I expected it to be. But, it's meant for kids, so I can't be too hard on it, especially since I love the characters so much. After following the series for so many years it was fun to experience the characters in book form.
But...I feel like the story is a bit weak. So, the ninja have lost their powers. So what? It's not like it's the first time! Master Chen stole all their powers at one point. But did they give up? No. Did they give up when they lost their powers in possession? No. Lloyd in hunted? No.
Well, the list goes on. What I'm trying to say is that this is not a new concept. They face a problem they have faced many times before. So, as a long time fan, it gets a bit repetitive. But I get why they did write these stories despite these things. It was a bit weird to end a season with them all losing their powers and then start the next without explaining how they got them back.
But, I still enjoyed it. It was fun to meet some of the lesser known characters that helped the ninja on their way and some others that we have not seen in a long time.
But...I feel like the story is a bit weak. So, the ninja have lost their powers. So what? It's not like it's the first time! Master Chen stole all their powers at one point. But did they give up? No. Did they give up when they lost their powers in possession? No. Lloyd in hunted? No.
Well, the list goes on. What I'm trying to say is that this is not a new concept. They face a problem they have faced many times before. So, as a long time fan, it gets a bit repetitive. But I get why they did write these stories despite these things. It was a bit weird to end a season with them all losing their powers and then start the next without explaining how they got them back.
But, I still enjoyed it. It was fun to meet some of the lesser known characters that helped the ninja on their way and some others that we have not seen in a long time.
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October 6, 2023
Suomeksi luettu.
On tosi kiva lukee pitkästä aikaa tällästä ”lapsille” tarkoitettua kirjallisuutta. Lukeminen oli todella rentouttavaa ja hauskaa eikä niin päälle käyvää kuten yleensä lukemani nuorten kirjallisuus.
Pitäisi todella katsoa ninjago sarja uudelleen kun en tiedä kunnolla näitä uusien kausien vihollisia😂
On tosi kiva lukee pitkästä aikaa tällästä ”lapsille” tarkoitettua kirjallisuutta. Lukeminen oli todella rentouttavaa ja hauskaa eikä niin päälle käyvää kuten yleensä lukemani nuorten kirjallisuus.
Pitäisi todella katsoa ninjago sarja uudelleen kun en tiedä kunnolla näitä uusien kausien vihollisia😂
December 28, 2024
Very well-written book! I really liked the exploration of things that are more neglected in the show in favor of bringing the story forward. I like how it shows that they are flawed characters and that often they’re the ones holding themselves back the most, and I love that they all learn something in the end.
March 20, 2023
Great read! It adds o to the lore very nicely. Coles backstory being added on to was a great touch.
August 14, 2023
Nice Ninjago kids book on how the four Ninja get their powers back! Also I need to watch Dragons Rising whatever that is!! (nothing can compare to the OG show though 💔)
August 26, 2023
As a huge Ninjago fan, and committed to my nightly watching of episodes with my Ninjago-super fan kiddo, it's important to keep up on the backstories that fit in between seasons.
March 26, 2024
good novel read for lego ninjago
love the four stories they are adventurous and funny and explore more about the ninja and the people and world around them.
love the four stories they are adventurous and funny and explore more about the ninja and the people and world around them.
May 31, 2024
Japierdole ale zajebista książka
Polecam każdemu
Polecam każdemu
August 24, 2025
3.5⭐️
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