Mightier than the sword
Drew Callander
- Reading
- Keep a pencil nearby and pause at the puzzles or creative moments to let the reader try their own ideas before continuing.
- Themes
- Creative agency: The reader’s writing, drawing and scribbles are said to become part of the story and help with the adventure. The premise presents creative contribution as a useful and appealing form of agency within the story.
- Rescue and danger: The reader and companions are tasked with rescuing Prince S. from Queen Rulette amid dangers and pitfalls. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The adventure includes danger, perils and a captive prince. The tone is presented as humorous, but how intense those moments feel is not clear.