Boffin Boy and the Red Wolf cover

Boffin Boy and the Red Wolf

Author: Orme, David

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 2.3
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 595
Points per Word 0.00084

Description

The evil Red Wolf is using TV to turn every wizard in the world into his slave.

Quick Summary

If you're looking for a quick, action-packed adventure that's perfect for kids who think reading takes too long, Boffin Boy and the Red Wolf delivers exactly that. Boffin Boy is a young wizard who discovers the dastardly Red Wolf is hijacking televisions everywhere to hypnotize wizards into doing his bidding, and it's up to him to stop the mind-controlled magical community before it's too late. At just under 600 words, this short read moves at a breakneck pace with plenty of humor and colorful villainy, making it ideal for reluctant readers, kids who love silly fantasy adventures, or anyone looking for a fast book report option. The TV mind-control plot feels surprisingly relevant and gives kids something to joke about, and while the writing is simple, there's enough personality in Boffin Boy's brave-goofy style to keep things fun. Parents will appreciate that it's wholesome adventure with no iffy content just good versus evil with a silly twist and kids who enjoy it might want to hunt down the other books in this series for more quick escapades.