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Description
When Sunny's dad enters Super World, he becomes King Viking a notorious villain. Now stuck on a faraway island, King Viking must switch roles and become the hero to help Captain Trevor fix his boat. This early chapter book features illustrations on every page and is part of the Branches series for newly independent readers.
Quick Summary
If your kid loves video games or funny stories with bigger-than-life characters, this one hits different. Sunny's dad gets sucked into Super World and ends up stuck there as King Viking a gruff, mustachioed king who is absolutely not built for heroic quests but has to step up anyway when a ship needs fixing and nobody else can do it. It's got that silly, fast-paced energy that makes kids want to turn the page, and the twist of a regular dad suddenly having to act like a big tough hero gives it a lot of heart underneath all the goofy action. The AR level of 2.6 and a word count around 2,200 make it a solid fit for kids in kindergarten through third grade who are getting comfortable with chapter books but still want something short and punchy. There are a few moments of mild conflict and "danger" that come with Viking-adventure territory, but nothing too intense it's more silly showdowns than anything scary. Fans of the "My Weird School" series or "The Bad Guys" will likely gravitate toward this because it has that same kind of irreverent, kid-friendly humor, and since it's book #13, kids who pick it up might get curious enough to hunt down the rest of the series. It's the kind of quick read that makes kids feel accomplished while genuinely making them laugh, which is honestly a win-win for everyone.