Mail Order Ninja manga volume 2
Mail Order Ninja Series
What’s inside...
Timmy McAllister's life is transformed when he gets his own ninja, shaking up the social order at his school. As Timmy enjoys his newfound popularity, Felicity seeks revenge and chaos ensues, leading to a dramatic showdown where Timmy must face evil forces alone. The book combines action, drama, and ninja disco dancing, and is a manga publication by TOKYOPOP, a leading North American publisher. It is part of the Spotlight series by ABDO, featuring high-quality library editions of popular fiction.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-11
Length
104 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Timmy Mcallister
Jiro Yoshida
Felicity
Discussion points
How do you think Timmy felt when he first met the ninja? What would you do if you were in his shoes?
What lessons do you think the ninja is trying to teach Timmy about friendship and bravery?
Can you think of a time when you had to solve a problem creatively, like Timmy does with his ninja?
Why do you think the author chose a ninja to be Timmy's helper? What qualities do ninjas have that make them good helpers?
How do you think the story would change if it was set in our town?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine having their own ninja friend and discuss what qualities they would want in such a friend.
Discuss the concept of bravery and ask your child to give examples of brave actions from the book and from their own experiences.
Use the humorous elements of the book to keep the discussion light and enjoyable, while addressing its underlying messages about friendship and problem-solving.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: In 'Mail Order Ninja Volume 2', the bond between Timmy and his ninja, Asami, highlights the value of loyalty and support in friendships.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to cultivate supportive relationships and be dependable friends in their own lives, helping each other in both fun and challenging times.
Example Lesson: Understanding Cultural Differences
Explanation: The interactions between American boy Timmy and his Japanese ninja teach the readers about embracing and respecting cultural differences.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to be open-minded and respectful towards classmates and peers who come from different backgrounds.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Through the storyline, where Timmy must handle the unexpected chaos caused by ordering a ninja, children see the consequences of decisions and learn about responsibility.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding by thinking through their choices and considering the potential impacts before acting.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book showcases various scenarios where Timmy and Asami have to come up with creative solutions to unusual problems.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use imagination and critical thinking in problem-solving situations in their daily life.