The Bottom Line
Pros
- The book is written on about a 1st - 2nd grade level with high interest content.
- Action-focused, short passages - helpful for reluctant readers.
- Game-like interactive format for increased interest and reader engagement.
- The story changes every time the book is read.
Cons
- Learning disabled students will need instruction on how to use the book.
- Students may need help following the directions.
- Students who are easily distracted may need reinforcement to stay on task.
Description
- Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island is a full color book with bold, engaging illustrations.
- The book includes eight attached treasure chests with game pieces inside. Extra pieces are included - just in case.
- Text is presented in brief, action-based sentences with vocabulary on a 1st to 2nd grade level.
- Treasure Kai's website has story-related games for readers to play online, coloring sheets, and activities to print.
Guide Review - Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island, High Interest Interactive Reader
Based on reading research, Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island is written on about a second grade level using short, action-based sentences and brief passages. These are features that reading researchers say make stories more "digestible" for struggling readers. What kids will notice first, however, is the unique, game-like appearance of the book and accompanying pieces.
Kids read through the book, stopping at the ends of passages to open one of eight treasure chests to find a toy inside. The toy is a clue directing the reader which passage to read next. As kids work their way through the book, they place the toys on a treasure map marking their trek to the final clue that ends the story. Kids can also play story-related games online fun at www.treasurekai.com.
