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Mightier Than the Sword #1 Hardcover – July 10, 2018

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 58 ratings

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"Hilarious, fun, and wonderfully insane! It's more than just a book--it's a book you can play!"- Kristen Schaal of Gravity Falls, Bob's Burgers, The Muppets, Captain Underpants and Toy Story 3 & 4  Wildly funny and inventive, this interactive book pulls you, the reader, into the action. Yes, YOU!   You wake up in the fictional land of Astorya, where stories from our world come to life. You're a real human being (we assume), and in this fictional world, that makes you a superhero. Armed with your trusty pencil, you have the power to create: what you write, draw, or scribble in the book becomes part of the story!Only you can rescue Prince S. from the evil Queen Rulette. Aided by the Couriers--a French stoat with dangerous dance moves, a giant dung beetle, a fire ninja, a Pegasus-centaur-cowgirl and a super-intelligent femalien chameleon--you must write, draw, and puzzle your way through a hilarious adventure and prove that the pencil is mightier than the sword.  Readers and reviewers praise Mightier for being "wholly original," "in a category all its own," "not like any book I've ever read before," and "an experience like no other." Others compare it to:
  • Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
  • The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
  • The Secret Series by Pseudonymous Bosch
  • A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
  • The Edge Chronicles by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell
  • The Day My Butt Went Psycho by Andy Griffiths
  • Captain Underpants and Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
  • Choose Your Own Adventure Books
  • Mad Libs
Reviewers have also hailed Mightier as a "great gift book," saying "kids are going to love it" and "grab it for birthday gifts."
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"Daringly original and quick-witted, deftly pairs lighthearted humor with themes of bravery, friendship and the power of imagination, putting this story in a category all its own." -Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

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Choose Your Own Adventure fans who have aged out of the series, here is an engagingly written and beautifully illustrated interactive adventure in which to get lost."-Youth Services Book Review, 5 out of 5 Stars

"[A] Carrollian adventure... arch humor and goofy jokes provide continual laughter along the way. The book gives readers the power to influence their own story, and it will tickle readers who appreciate creative interactivity."
-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Filled with hilarious puns, footnotes that will make you pee your pants, and interactive features that have readers play their way through a hilarious adventure. I have never seen a book like this before."
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"An absurd, pun-filled, interactive adventure tale starring... YOU! Clever and witty and full of new vocabulary."
-Bookopolis, 5 out of 5 stars

About the Author

Alana Harrison and Drew Callander have spent their lives telling stories and cracking jokes. Alana graduated from The College of William and Mary with a degree in Comedic Writing and Performance. Drew graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Fiction Writing. Together they have created cartoons and short films with Jon Stewart, Conan O'Brien, John Oliver, and Kristen Schaal. Their work as writers and improv comedians has aired on Sirius XM Radio, NBC, and Comedy Central. Mightier Than the Sword is their first book series.

They live with their two kids and one exquisitely talented cat (none of whom help with the dishes).

Ryan Andrews lives in the Japanese countryside, with his wife, two kids, and their dog, Lucky. A friendly Kodama or two have been known to take up residence in the giant acorn tree that shades the house. Ryan often works at his drawing desk in the early-morning hours, to the sound of rummaging wild boar and badgers, who come from the surrounding forest seeking out shiitake mushrooms and fallen chestnuts.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Workshop; Illustrated edition (July 10, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1524785091
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1524785093
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.07 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.87 x 1.06 x 8.56 inches
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An adventurous, playful, finely-wrought page-turner with imagination to spare!
What other book will make you make a drawing of a car that is a giant wolf head with its mouth open? The driver sits on the tongue and the lower fangs are the pedals. This is what Mightier Than The Sword did for me. So much fun.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018
    I'm a teacher in South Korea. I was looking for a cool book that would fit a certain skill level and keep them engaged. My students loves drawing. And they enjoyed graphic novels I've chosen for class in the past. They liked books like Doode Adventures, Robot Dreams, Hugo Cabret, and the Graphic Adaptation of A Wrinkle in time. This was just as successful. The fact you can interact with the story is one perfect characteristic of this book. I've been wanting to include more of these Doodle style story books more and there just aren't many out there of quality. Second is the 2nd POV. That was a cool unique perspective that my students haven't had a chance to experience. Third, the story is really fun and has very creative and imaginitive parts, easy to follow, and is not too hard and not too easy. I loved this book and REALLY REALLY hope they can make more like this. If anyone out there has any recommendations to more books like this, please let me know! If I could make a book like this I would, but God knows I don't have time to do that quick enough.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
    I bought this book for my son who doesn't particularly enjoy reading. It's a silly book and he actually enjoyed reading it. I appreciated that it gets kids used to looking at footnotes, describes parts of speech and helps build their vocabulary.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2018
    This book is completely absurd and ridiculous, but in the best way possible. Loved the story, loved the interactivity (totally cheated and filled in various parts on post-it notes that I numbered and stuck in the back of the book so I can put them back where they go after my daughters have had their turns), appreciated the life lesson on taking shortcuts, and am really hoping my girls take the authors up on their invitation to send in alternate villains, because I'd like to see what they come up with. I would love to see this become a series.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019
    Part mad libs and activity book plus fully developed fictional story, MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD is a delightfully interactive read for the middle grade audience. Told entirely in the second person, the book takes the reader through an adventure in which they are cast in the starring role. The reader gets to interact with the book by filling in the blanks, solving puzzles, and even drawing their version of a more or less scary villain.

    In the land of Astorya, you are surrounded by fictional creatures with only your pencil. However, as you soon learn, that pencil is the most powerful of tools, as anything you write can become a part of the story too. After finding a letter calling for help, you set out on a quest to find out what happened to you and rescue Prince S. There's villains, magic, and more in this charming and funny story.

    What I loved: This book is a pleasure to read and would do well in a classroom setting, where children can giggle and create together. The chapters could be easy to read a couple at a time aloud, with children filling in the blanks together or separately. There are plenty of activities that are a part of and/or could be derived from the book, making it quite interactive. The book is overwhelmingly a comedic adventure, so it will appeal to a broad audience.

    Final verdict: Delightful, hilarious, and full of heart, this interactive book has great potential to appeal to young readers. I would put it on a similar level as the SIDEWAYS STORIES OF WAYSIDE SCHOOL but with fairy tale elements, mad libs, and puzzles. This book is perfect for middle grade (8-12yo) classrooms or solo reads, but I bet you'll want to talk about it!

    Please note that I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2019
    This is a really fun and incredibly inventive book. The fantasy world it creates is clever and engaging and has lots of wonderful characters which the reader, who is the main protagonist, must understand and work with to win the day. It also has a sly sense of humor which will appeal to adults and children alike.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2019
    This book is simply brilliant and just as much fun for parents as for kids. Our six year old was so enthralled with the story, the characters, and his place at the center of the story that he did not want to put it down. Highly recommend!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2019
    My 8yo daughter LOVES this book and tells everyone about it! Interactive elements and great storyline keep her engaged. Shes always excited to tell me about the funny characters. I'm looking forward to reading it after her!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2018
    What other book will make you make a drawing of a car that is a giant wolf head with its mouth open? The driver sits on the tongue and the lower fangs are the pedals. This is what Mightier Than The Sword did for me. So much fun.
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    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2018
    What other book will make you make a drawing of a car that is a giant wolf head with its mouth open? The driver sits on the tongue and the lower fangs are the pedals. This is what Mightier Than The Sword did for me. So much fun.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved by my kids 9-14!
    Reviewed in Singapore on November 9, 2022
    We had borrowed this from our local library and my kids were fighting to read it. After returning the book, I decided to buy one for keeps, and again, they’re fighting to read it. Got book 2 too and both books didn’t disappoint.