Reviewed by Shravan
July 16, 2023
Press Start is an amazing series for young readers, just starting out. It is a basic chapter book, about a character named Super Rabbit Boy. He goes through many adventures, racing, rescuing his friends, going to an opposite dimension, etc.
This series will really appeal to young readers, ages 6 - 8. After that, it becomes very simple, small and boring, especially after reading some other, longer chapter books like Harry Potter and Land of Stories.
This series is an amazing introduction to small chapter books, for younger readers. It is fun to read, there are no complicated elements, and very easy to understand.
I can rate it 4.5 Stars, because of how good of a beginner series it is, but also because this series becomes extremely boring, small, and simple later on. I would recommend this to anyone who is 6 - 8, but I would have serious hesitation if I wanted to recommend this to anyone above that age.
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Common Questions About Press Start!
What age is Press Start appropriate for?
Press Start! is recommended for ages 6-8 (Grades 1st-3rd). It's a great beginner series for kids just starting out with chapter books — the video game-themed stories are fun, easy to understand, and have no complicated elements. It works best for ages 5-7 though. Once kids are past about age 8 and reading longer books, it'll start to feel too simple.
What order should I read Press Start?
Start with Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy! (Book 1). The books follow a loose continuity with recurring characters, so publication order works best. Each book is a short, self-contained adventure though, so missing one isn't a big deal.
Is Press Start good for reluctant readers?
Press Start! is really popular with reluctant readers ages 5-7. The video game format, comic-style illustrations, and short page count (under 100 pages) make it super fun without being overwhelming. It's one of the best introductions to chapter books for younger readers. If your kid outgrows these, Dog Man and Geronimo Stilton are great next steps on BookVine.
How many Press Start books are there?
There are more than 15 Press Start! books in the series. BookVine reviews the first 5 titles, which cover the core Super Rabbit Boy adventures. They're quick reads that kids can finish in one or two sittings.
Press Start! is recommended for ages 6 - 8 (Grades 1st - 3rd).