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Agent Darcy and Ninja Steve #1
Tiger Trouble
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SECRET MISSIONS. SPIN KICKS. SINISTER GHOSTS.
Thirteen year-old Agent Darcy is one of the top students at the Bureau of Sneakery, where there are three rules every agent must follow: never make friends with an outsider, never speak of the Bureau, and never reveal your real name. Lately, Darcy has hit a rough patch: her rival, Agent Serena, keeps outdoing her. If things keep going this way, Darcy is convinced that no one will ever assign her a real mission.
Ninja Steve’s city, Ninjastoria, is the home of sword fights, throwing stars, and Tae Kwon Donuts. Unlike his genius older sister, twelve year-old Steve isn’t the best ninja student. He’d rather be swinging a sword instead of taking notes in class. Steve, however, is about to learn that being a true ninja means far more than being able to use a sword.
When Darcy is sent to Ninjastoria as an exchange student, it will turn both of their lives upside-down and raise all kinds of questions:
What do the mecha-moles want? Who is the man in the gray mask? What do ninjas eat for lunch? And why is there a menacing tiger on the cover of this book?
Time to read and find out!
SECRET MISSIONS. SPIN KICKS. SINISTER GHOSTS.
Thirteen year-old Agent Darcy is one of the top students at the Bureau of Sneakery, where there are three rules every agent must follow: never make friends with an outsider, never speak of the Bureau, and never reveal your real name. Lately, Darcy has hit a rough patch: her rival, Agent Serena, keeps outdoing her. If things keep going this way, Darcy is convinced that no one will ever assign her a real mission.
Ninja Steve’s city, Ninjastoria, is the home of sword fights, throwing stars, and Tae Kwon Donuts. Unlike his genius older sister, twelve year-old Steve isn’t the best ninja student. He’d rather be swinging a sword instead of taking notes in class. Steve, however, is about to learn that being a true ninja means far more than being able to use a sword.
When Darcy is sent to Ninjastoria as an exchange student, it will turn both of their lives upside-down and raise all kinds of questions:
What do the mecha-moles want? Who is the man in the gray mask? What do ninjas eat for lunch? And why is there a menacing tiger on the cover of this book?
Time to read and find out!
190 pages, Paperback
First published May 4, 2015
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About the author
Grant Goodman
6 books26 followersMiddle grade author Grant Goodman draws inspiration from what drove his imagination as a kid: a love of comics, cartoons, and video games.
Grant’s magic formula is to take little pieces of what inspires him, and then weave them together to make something that’s all his own. His Agent Darcy & Ninja Steve series is a combination of his first job as a martial arts instructor, the heartfelt friendships in Avatar: The Last Airbender, and the imagination of Adventure Time’s landscapes.
Grant enjoys stories that have magic, robots, dragons, ghosts, or vampires, but what he loves most about a great book is when characters gain new skills that help them to become better people. As an author, he finds real value when his readers see characters make progress, grow their friendship circles, feel more secure about their place in the world, and achieve the goals they’ve always dreamed of achieving.
When he’s not busy writing about ninjas, gadgets, special agents, and secret powers, Grant is busy teaching high school English classes in Maryland, reading comics, and cooking up new recipes with his wife.
Agent Darcy & Ninja Steve is his debut book series.
Grant’s magic formula is to take little pieces of what inspires him, and then weave them together to make something that’s all his own. His Agent Darcy & Ninja Steve series is a combination of his first job as a martial arts instructor, the heartfelt friendships in Avatar: The Last Airbender, and the imagination of Adventure Time’s landscapes.
Grant enjoys stories that have magic, robots, dragons, ghosts, or vampires, but what he loves most about a great book is when characters gain new skills that help them to become better people. As an author, he finds real value when his readers see characters make progress, grow their friendship circles, feel more secure about their place in the world, and achieve the goals they’ve always dreamed of achieving.
When he’s not busy writing about ninjas, gadgets, special agents, and secret powers, Grant is busy teaching high school English classes in Maryland, reading comics, and cooking up new recipes with his wife.
Agent Darcy & Ninja Steve is his debut book series.
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December 5, 2018
1.5 stars [Review to come]
May 8, 2017
This is a very enjoyable read. I bought a copy for my friend's daughter and she LOVED it! There are strong, smart female characters, the book is well paced and well written, and most importantly, its FUN to read! I am an adult and I had a great time reading it, I would absolutely recommend it if you need a gift for someone in elementary - middle school. It's a fun, humorous read with lots of good takeaways for younger readers!
March 29, 2017
This is a Goodreads book.
I really enjoyed reading this book.
I can see how young readers would be caught up in the action.
The vocabulary is such that young readers will have no trouble following all parts of the adventure no matter how fantastic it seems.
A vivid imagination lets you visualize exactly what Darcy and Steve are seeing and feeling.
My grandson will love this book and keep it for his future children.
I hope there are more Agent Darcy and Ninja Steve books.
I really enjoyed reading this book.
I can see how young readers would be caught up in the action.
The vocabulary is such that young readers will have no trouble following all parts of the adventure no matter how fantastic it seems.
A vivid imagination lets you visualize exactly what Darcy and Steve are seeing and feeling.
My grandson will love this book and keep it for his future children.
I hope there are more Agent Darcy and Ninja Steve books.
January 11, 2020
What made me like this book is that it has small doses of everything. It was funny, had adventure, romance, lots of action and I liked the interplay between Steve and his sister. And shouldn't everybody have a president that is telling everybody to shut up and who cooks your food when you are back from a successful mission?
August 24, 2017
I won this book from Goodreads Giveaways. Thank you!
My 8 year old son is DEVOURING this book. We'll definitely be looking forward to the next book in the series!
My 8 year old son is DEVOURING this book. We'll definitely be looking forward to the next book in the series!
January 6, 2016
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This is a terrific adventure story with a sense of whimsy and fantasy. Nominally written for kids, the humor and action are genuinely good for all ages.
The kids in the story are believable. They may go to special schools where they train to be Ninjas or Secret Agents, but they have regular life concerns.
Ninja Steve is following in his older sister’s footsteps. The instructors at his school seem to compare them constantly, and Steve feels this is unfair, especially when his sister practices advanced techniques on him:
There was a burst of smoke and when it cleared, Nora was standing right in front of him with her hands on her hips. “Ha! That was a new spell I invented! How was it?” “
"Awful.”
She clapped. “Yes! That is the spell of eight sneezes.”
“Is it a level two spell? Or is that a level three?” Steve asked.
“Level one is illusion, level two is physical effect, and level three is harm,” Nora said. “I guess it’s a level two point five, maybe a three…depending on how hard the victim sneezes.”
Steve nodded. That was a powerful spell to command. It was even more distracting than the other spell she had invented: the spell of three burps. At least if he was burping, Steve could fight back.
Being four years younger than Nora, he is at a real disadvantage in training and skill development: he only sees the results and feels like he will never measure up to the standard she set. And fighting back just manages to get them both grounded.
With Steve and Nora, Goodman has created a realistic pair of siblings. They know each other's weaknesses, they know how to push each other's buttons, but at the same time, they obviously care about each other. After going on a mission together, Nora and Steve share a moment most siblings would understand:
“You were tough out there,” Nora said, when he got back to where she was. “You’ve got nothing to feel bad about.”
Underneath all of the teasing, practice attacks, and spell casting, they care about each other. They are family.
Agent Darcy is an only child being educated in an all-girls school. Her parents, who worked for the Bureau of Sneakery, have disappeared. (This is actually a common occurrence for parents who work for the Bureau.) She is not competing with the record of an older sibling at the school; she is competing with herself. She feels that she has to be absolutely perfect, at all times, to honor the memory of her parents. The first time she fails at a practice mission, she feels that they will expel her immediately:
“Jeez, you look like you’re burning up,” Serena said. And then her eyes went wide. “Ohmigod, this is the first test you’ve ever failed, isn’t it?”
Serena was right. “I…I…” Darcy stammered.
She felt the tears stinging the corners of her eyes. Thirteen years old and now, only now, had she failed a test. The first academic failure of her entire life. The pile of successes, of A’s and perfect papers and smiles from her teachers at the Bureau of Sneakery, those had all been wiped away. A single word obliterated every good feeling she’d ever had, replaced all of those triumphs with defeat.
The “f” word.
Fail.
Of course, one failure does not mean expulsion. It is a learning experience, just like every other test at the school. But the fact that she cries in front of Serena, who Darcy considers her number one completion at the school, makes it all the more difficult to bear.
The mission is what draws these four characters together—doing battle with mole-men, hunting the ghost tiger from the title of the novel, and learning more about the mysterious man in the grey mask. Overall, the action is fast-paced, the kids believable, and the mystery both interesting and fun to solve.
This is a terrific adventure story with a sense of whimsy and fantasy. Nominally written for kids, the humor and action are genuinely good for all ages.
The kids in the story are believable. They may go to special schools where they train to be Ninjas or Secret Agents, but they have regular life concerns.
Ninja Steve is following in his older sister’s footsteps. The instructors at his school seem to compare them constantly, and Steve feels this is unfair, especially when his sister practices advanced techniques on him:
There was a burst of smoke and when it cleared, Nora was standing right in front of him with her hands on her hips. “Ha! That was a new spell I invented! How was it?” “
"Awful.”
She clapped. “Yes! That is the spell of eight sneezes.”
“Is it a level two spell? Or is that a level three?” Steve asked.
“Level one is illusion, level two is physical effect, and level three is harm,” Nora said. “I guess it’s a level two point five, maybe a three…depending on how hard the victim sneezes.”
Steve nodded. That was a powerful spell to command. It was even more distracting than the other spell she had invented: the spell of three burps. At least if he was burping, Steve could fight back.
Being four years younger than Nora, he is at a real disadvantage in training and skill development: he only sees the results and feels like he will never measure up to the standard she set. And fighting back just manages to get them both grounded.
With Steve and Nora, Goodman has created a realistic pair of siblings. They know each other's weaknesses, they know how to push each other's buttons, but at the same time, they obviously care about each other. After going on a mission together, Nora and Steve share a moment most siblings would understand:
“You were tough out there,” Nora said, when he got back to where she was. “You’ve got nothing to feel bad about.”
Underneath all of the teasing, practice attacks, and spell casting, they care about each other. They are family.
Agent Darcy is an only child being educated in an all-girls school. Her parents, who worked for the Bureau of Sneakery, have disappeared. (This is actually a common occurrence for parents who work for the Bureau.) She is not competing with the record of an older sibling at the school; she is competing with herself. She feels that she has to be absolutely perfect, at all times, to honor the memory of her parents. The first time she fails at a practice mission, she feels that they will expel her immediately:
“Jeez, you look like you’re burning up,” Serena said. And then her eyes went wide. “Ohmigod, this is the first test you’ve ever failed, isn’t it?”
Serena was right. “I…I…” Darcy stammered.
She felt the tears stinging the corners of her eyes. Thirteen years old and now, only now, had she failed a test. The first academic failure of her entire life. The pile of successes, of A’s and perfect papers and smiles from her teachers at the Bureau of Sneakery, those had all been wiped away. A single word obliterated every good feeling she’d ever had, replaced all of those triumphs with defeat.
The “f” word.
Fail.
Of course, one failure does not mean expulsion. It is a learning experience, just like every other test at the school. But the fact that she cries in front of Serena, who Darcy considers her number one completion at the school, makes it all the more difficult to bear.
The mission is what draws these four characters together—doing battle with mole-men, hunting the ghost tiger from the title of the novel, and learning more about the mysterious man in the grey mask. Overall, the action is fast-paced, the kids believable, and the mystery both interesting and fun to solve.
August 10, 2017
I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
I have a 8 year old, and she loved this book. A book that combines ninjas and spies, I was excited. Ninja Steve's family is comprised of Ninjas! They walk on the ceiling, flip and spin through the air at will, wear black all of the time. And the agents, they are as strict and agent centered as is to be expected. Told from alternating point of views. A girl named Darcy and a boy named Steve and they come together and end up having to fight a tiger.
I have a 8 year old, and she loved this book. A book that combines ninjas and spies, I was excited. Ninja Steve's family is comprised of Ninjas! They walk on the ceiling, flip and spin through the air at will, wear black all of the time. And the agents, they are as strict and agent centered as is to be expected. Told from alternating point of views. A girl named Darcy and a boy named Steve and they come together and end up having to fight a tiger.
November 22, 2015
Today We Did
Ninja Steve lives in Ninjastoria, where everyone wears masks and ghosts are real. He is an average student that keeps getting compared to his genius older sister. Apart from his swordsmanship, he really isn’t living up to her standards! In another land, Agent Darcy is a student at the Bureau of Sneakery, where she is one of the top students. When Agent Darcy and her rival, Agent Serena, are sent on a student exchange to Ninjastoria, they have to work together to complete their mission. They pull Ninja Steve and his best friend, Samurai Sam, into their game, getting them all into serious trouble. Will they be able to make things right?
A book that combines ninjas and spies, of course my expectations were high, and I have not been disappointed! Agent Darcy and Ninja Steve in Tiger Trouble is funny, action packed and engaging. The story was easy to read, flowing nicely between the two perspectives of Agent Darcy and Ninja Steve. I read the whole book in one day, as I couldn’t sleep without knowing what happened, so I got up and finished reading it! The action sequences were exciting, and I enjoyed learning about the world that has been created for the story. The Maze of Mirrors sounds horrible, but I wouldn’t mind a Field of Tall Purple Grass (as long as there are no snakes of course). I also enjoyed the puns throughout the story, gave me plenty of giggles.
I really liked Ninja Steve and Agent Darcy. Even though they are still young, Darcy and Steve are able to show maturity and dedication in their professions when required. They are kind, loyal and willing to help others. At first, I didn’t like Ninja Nora or Agent Serena much, but they grew on me through the story. Serena and Nora are quite similar, both are very clever and good at their jobs, but with that comes a lot of arrogance. Serena taunts Darcy and Nora is rather mean to Steve at times, but when trouble arrives, both girls show fierce loyalty towards their companions.
This book is suitable for middle primary school to lower high school students. I believe it is only the first in an upcoming series following Ninja Steve’s and Agent Darcy’s adventures. I am looking forward to another trip to Ninjastoria soon!
*I received this book from the author, who asked me for an honest review of this book. I did not receive any other remuneration, and the review is composed entirely of my own opinions.
Ninja Steve lives in Ninjastoria, where everyone wears masks and ghosts are real. He is an average student that keeps getting compared to his genius older sister. Apart from his swordsmanship, he really isn’t living up to her standards! In another land, Agent Darcy is a student at the Bureau of Sneakery, where she is one of the top students. When Agent Darcy and her rival, Agent Serena, are sent on a student exchange to Ninjastoria, they have to work together to complete their mission. They pull Ninja Steve and his best friend, Samurai Sam, into their game, getting them all into serious trouble. Will they be able to make things right?
A book that combines ninjas and spies, of course my expectations were high, and I have not been disappointed! Agent Darcy and Ninja Steve in Tiger Trouble is funny, action packed and engaging. The story was easy to read, flowing nicely between the two perspectives of Agent Darcy and Ninja Steve. I read the whole book in one day, as I couldn’t sleep without knowing what happened, so I got up and finished reading it! The action sequences were exciting, and I enjoyed learning about the world that has been created for the story. The Maze of Mirrors sounds horrible, but I wouldn’t mind a Field of Tall Purple Grass (as long as there are no snakes of course). I also enjoyed the puns throughout the story, gave me plenty of giggles.
I really liked Ninja Steve and Agent Darcy. Even though they are still young, Darcy and Steve are able to show maturity and dedication in their professions when required. They are kind, loyal and willing to help others. At first, I didn’t like Ninja Nora or Agent Serena much, but they grew on me through the story. Serena and Nora are quite similar, both are very clever and good at their jobs, but with that comes a lot of arrogance. Serena taunts Darcy and Nora is rather mean to Steve at times, but when trouble arrives, both girls show fierce loyalty towards their companions.
This book is suitable for middle primary school to lower high school students. I believe it is only the first in an upcoming series following Ninja Steve’s and Agent Darcy’s adventures. I am looking forward to another trip to Ninjastoria soon!
*I received this book from the author, who asked me for an honest review of this book. I did not receive any other remuneration, and the review is composed entirely of my own opinions.
July 29, 2017
An action packed story filled with rules, good guys, bad guys, learning the ropes, team work, and also learning to trust the people you didn't think you could. I enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to reading the next book. I got this for free in a Goodreads Giveaway.
December 16, 2015
Can we start by talking about this synopsis? This book sounded wonderful from the very start with this wonderfully funny blurb ...my favorite "and why is there a menacing tiger on the cover...?" oh my, I laughed out loud and still think this is a clever marketing scheme. Love it.
Now on to the book itself, this book was a pleasant surprise. It was super action-packed, witty, fun, and I think a middle grade reader will absolutely love it. The story is told from alternating point of views; a girl named Darcy and a boy named Steve and they come together and end up having to fight a tiger. I love Middle Grade books that alternate points of view - I think they can gain more styles of reader that way.
The book's plot was funny and had enough action to keep me reading - I sat down with it and was able to finish reading it in one sitting. The book is about 180 pages or so, so it isn't too long or too short. It had just enough mystery in the end to make me want to pick up whatever is coming next.
Overall, the story was enjoyable, the characters maybe a bit flat but I think there is a lot of room for details in coming installments. I think that middle grade readers will definitely like this one.
Now on to the book itself, this book was a pleasant surprise. It was super action-packed, witty, fun, and I think a middle grade reader will absolutely love it. The story is told from alternating point of views; a girl named Darcy and a boy named Steve and they come together and end up having to fight a tiger. I love Middle Grade books that alternate points of view - I think they can gain more styles of reader that way.
The book's plot was funny and had enough action to keep me reading - I sat down with it and was able to finish reading it in one sitting. The book is about 180 pages or so, so it isn't too long or too short. It had just enough mystery in the end to make me want to pick up whatever is coming next.
Overall, the story was enjoyable, the characters maybe a bit flat but I think there is a lot of room for details in coming installments. I think that middle grade readers will definitely like this one.
October 31, 2015
Jokes. Wit. Easy flow of story. Fast paced plot. All things you need if you want to capture the imagination of the younger generations.
That's what Grant Goodman delivers with his MG novel Agent Darcy and Ninja Steve in Tiger Trouble, a very promising first installment in this series.
Goodman has a great, engaging style of writing that suggests that he's been writing for years, a style that also suggests that he knows his target audience well. The whole story flows nicely, getting straight down to business from the word go and never letting up. This makes it an easy and even quick read.
The jokes may be cheesy, but they will certainly appeal to that younger audience. It's the wit though that shines through the most, specifically with Goodman's place names, most notably stores like “Wall of Mart”. Way to dodge that copyright bullet.
Add to that some very likeable characters, a mix of elements including the supernatural and some very interesting concepts, and a whole bunch of crazy goings-on and this is a MG story full of twists to remember.
Ninjas. Agents. Tigers. All that crazy was right there in the title really.
That's what Grant Goodman delivers with his MG novel Agent Darcy and Ninja Steve in Tiger Trouble, a very promising first installment in this series.
Goodman has a great, engaging style of writing that suggests that he's been writing for years, a style that also suggests that he knows his target audience well. The whole story flows nicely, getting straight down to business from the word go and never letting up. This makes it an easy and even quick read.
The jokes may be cheesy, but they will certainly appeal to that younger audience. It's the wit though that shines through the most, specifically with Goodman's place names, most notably stores like “Wall of Mart”. Way to dodge that copyright bullet.
Add to that some very likeable characters, a mix of elements including the supernatural and some very interesting concepts, and a whole bunch of crazy goings-on and this is a MG story full of twists to remember.
Ninjas. Agents. Tigers. All that crazy was right there in the title really.
November 3, 2015
The rest of this review is at Night Mode Reading : At first I wasn't sure about this book. I knew nothing about the author either. But here I am, giving it five stars for oh so many reasons! First of all, it's not gender-orientated, and that's something I miss in the book section for younger audience. Second - the fantasy is tremendous in this, I'd say it's Willy Wonka and no less. Ninja sits on the ceiling if they must, and that's a fact you learn to accept while reading. No one's there to explain you why or how, it's just a thing, no big deal! Third - both characters work marvelously together, and neither is just a supporter-character. The writing style is very smooth and easy to take in. The comic-book/cartoon action is so clear that I can't even understand how the author managed it. And so on, and on, and on. Here's my five stars. Please write the second one sooner, I want to read it too!
May 19, 2016
A middle grade book that an adult can enjoy?? Yes please. And yes that happened. A fun book to read for review. I wanted to read it because the title seemed intriguing enough but not gonna lie I didn't think it was going to be a great read....I was expecting an hour or two a day of 'okay'. Pleasantly surprised that that was not the case. A fun and entertaining book...can't wait to add it to my "May Reviews" on my blog soon!!
Thanks as always to the wonderful peeps here at goodreads for my free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review to which I gladly and voluntarily gave.
Thanks as always to the wonderful peeps here at goodreads for my free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review to which I gladly and voluntarily gave.
December 17, 2016
What an imagination! Quite a fun, fantastical story for young readers. It really reminded me of the Harry Potter series, so I'd say that's quite a compliment! It has plenty of action, magic weapons, ghosts, ninjas, secret agents. I like the structure of the book, using wider spacing & shorter chapters that make it more manageable for young readers. Kind of a surprise ending, tho....!
I must disclose that I did win this book in a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway program, in return for my own fair & honest independent review.
I must disclose that I did win this book in a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway program, in return for my own fair & honest independent review.
December 18, 2016
I love these books! They're so much fun, in a great imaginative world. While they may be listed as meant for young readers, I am a huge fan at 28 years old. There are moments that make me laugh out loud, which as we all know isn't easily done in a novel. This is going to be a great series of books, and I can't wait for the next installments!!
August 2, 2016
A great reading! Funny and entertaining!
Highly suggested!
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Highly suggested!
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May 8, 2017
Such a fun read! Goodman had a very easy flow of writing that made the story so smooth and fast-moving. I ended up really liking the story for a few different reasons. First, it was action-packed and kept me reading.
April 4, 2016
Fun light-hearted read, definitely aimed at a younger audience and quite short, but I'm keen to try another
September 25, 2016
This was absolutely adorable, hysterically funny, and my 13 year old son loved it! One of the most fun reads I've had in a long time!
June 2, 2020
Despite only being 13, Agent Darcy is a top student at the Bureau. The Bureau of Sneakery, has three golden rules: no friends from outsider the Bureau never ever speak of the Bureau, and tell nobody your real name. Agent Serena is her biggest competition. Ninja Steve is no but like his genius sister, he isn’t the best ninja student. Their lives about become a lot more interesting and dangerous when Agent Darcy and Agent Serena are sent to Ninjastoria as an exchange students. While there they have to complete a mission.
What a fun middle grade book, full of quirky characters, action and humorous situations. The characters are interesting and I enjoyed how they interacted with each other. The narrative was told from the two main characters point of view giving insights into how they think, their motivations and actions. In addition, there is great visual imagery. The dialogue was witty and fun. The storyline flows smoothly and quickly, filled with lots of action, danger, humour, drama and great gadgets. This was a fun read and I am sure children will love this book. If this book is any indication, this promises to be a great series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What a fun middle grade book, full of quirky characters, action and humorous situations. The characters are interesting and I enjoyed how they interacted with each other. The narrative was told from the two main characters point of view giving insights into how they think, their motivations and actions. In addition, there is great visual imagery. The dialogue was witty and fun. The storyline flows smoothly and quickly, filled with lots of action, danger, humour, drama and great gadgets. This was a fun read and I am sure children will love this book. If this book is any indication, this promises to be a great series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 21, 2017
I got “Agent Darcy and Ninja Steve in Tiger Trouble” for a nephew. After reading the first few clever pages I read it myself (so I can talk to my nephew about it, you understand). It’s a clever, fast-moving, creative book.
One problem is it has so any unresolved threads. What are the Mecha-moles up to? Where are the missing people? Will Agent Darcy get in trouble for breaking the major rules? Will she recover or be threatened by the scars left from fighting the tiger? Will Nora still pick on Ninja Steve? Who is that masked man and why is everyone so afraid of him?
I think those are just gimmicks to get gullible readers to buy the next book in the series. I won’t fall for that ruse. I’ll buy the next book out of curiosity, but that’s it. For sure.
One problem is it has so any unresolved threads. What are the Mecha-moles up to? Where are the missing people? Will Agent Darcy get in trouble for breaking the major rules? Will she recover or be threatened by the scars left from fighting the tiger? Will Nora still pick on Ninja Steve? Who is that masked man and why is everyone so afraid of him?
I think those are just gimmicks to get gullible readers to buy the next book in the series. I won’t fall for that ruse. I’ll buy the next book out of curiosity, but that’s it. For sure.
May 23, 2022
Agent Darcy is a gifted ninja who never misses an opportunity to display her talents. Unfortunately, her younger brother, Steve, does not possess her ninja skills. Darcy never lets him forget it.
Book One in a series portrays Darcy and her cohorts as strong female role models. The sibling rivalry scenarios will ring true with elementary and middle-school readers. I believe the book is a good choice for reluctant readers as well because the characters are authentic and the story moves smoothly and quickly. It also could be an excellent tool for a short classroom daily read-aloud book to open a reading lesson
Book One in a series portrays Darcy and her cohorts as strong female role models. The sibling rivalry scenarios will ring true with elementary and middle-school readers. I believe the book is a good choice for reluctant readers as well because the characters are authentic and the story moves smoothly and quickly. It also could be an excellent tool for a short classroom daily read-aloud book to open a reading lesson
March 2, 2018
Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book - all opinions are my own.
There is a lot of action but very little description. It would be good for struggling readers who need that constant action. There is a lot here--secret agents, ninjas, ghosts, magic, sci-fi. I think this would make a better comic book.
There is a lot of action but very little description. It would be good for struggling readers who need that constant action. There is a lot here--secret agents, ninjas, ghosts, magic, sci-fi. I think this would make a better comic book.
June 29, 2018
My children love these little books. They thoroughly enjoy each and every story, as if they are all unique and individual without any cause for similarity among them. Even though sometimes, they might seem tedious and repetitive to me as a parent, I do enjoy being able to read short-stories to my children that are clean and respective.
May 8, 2017
Read Agent Darcy and Ninja Steve in…Tiger Trouble! by Grant Goodman if you want to go on a fun and exciting adventure and if you want ninjas, agents, and ghosts (and a tiger, of course) in just one story.
May 8, 2017
The writer has a great, engaging style of writing that suggests that he's been writing for years, a style that also suggests that he knows his target audience well. I loved this books, I'll definitely read more of this story if there is a next installment.
February 15, 2018
Agent Darcy and Ninja Steve by Goodman. This was a rather different story for teens where their failings, etc don't get in the way of a serious fight. Will they suffer for their impetuosity. the Sneaky crowd or will they defeat the monster?
May 8, 2017
This is going to be a great series of books, and I can't wait for the next books.
January 16, 2018
Action filled adventure and a good read.
November 30, 2018
Cutr
It is a good story. It ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. I feel the conflict was resolved too quickly. This may be because this is the start of a series.
It is a good story. It ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. I feel the conflict was resolved too quickly. This may be because this is the start of a series.
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