What do you think Team X's special powers or gadgets are?

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If you were part of Team X, what would your role be?

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Why is it important for Team X to work together?

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What do you think will happen next in the CODE adventure?

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Magno Mayhem

Name: Magno Mayhem
ISBN: 9780198363736

by Elen Caldecott

For the child who loves adventure and needs engaging, structured practice to build reading skills, this story offers a thrilling quest within the popular CODE series.

About This Book

Project X CODE Extra introduces more exciting adventure stories and stimulating non-fiction texts into the Project X CODE series. In this adventure in the CODE Control zone, Team X have defeated the Mega-BITE but CODE has a cunning plan to get the CODE keys back! In line with the phonic, vocabulary and comprehension progression in Project X CODE, this book is ideal for additional practice outside of the core intervention sessions and for children who simply want to read more of the CODE adventure!

Concepts

Teamwork & Collaboration Resilience & Perseverance Good vs. Evil Fear & Bravery Adventure Science Fiction Coding & Technology Superheroes Robots

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Wonderlit Review

Magno Mayhem is a solid entry in the Project X CODE Extra series, specifically designed for early elementary readers. The book follows Team X as they embark on another mission within the 'CODE Control zone,' this time to thwart a 'cunning plan' to retrieve 'CODE keys' after a previous victory against 'Mega-BITE.' While the plot details are kept intentionally simple to prioritize readability, the narrative successfully conveys a sense of adventure and teamwork. The book handles its mild conflict in a direct, action-oriented way, focusing on problem-solving and collaboration rather than deep emotional arcs. It starts with a clear challenge and moves quickly towards a resolution, leaving readers with a sense of accomplishment and excitement. This book is specifically for children aged 3-7 who are either just beginning to read independently or need additional practice to build fluency and confidence. A parent would reach for this book when their child is showing interest in reading on their own, or when they need engaging material to supplement phonics lessons. Parents should be prepared for a straightforward adventure story, with no complex themes or sensitive topics requiring extensive pre-reading. Younger children (3-5) will enjoy it as a read-aloud, focusing on the vibrant illustrations and the exciting premise, while older children (5-7) will find it accessible and rewarding for independent reading. What sets this book apart from other early readers is its consistent integration into a structured reading program, ensuring that the vocabulary and sentence structures are perfectly calibrated for developing readers, making it a reliable choice for literacy development within an appealing adventure framework.