In this hilarious mashup up of fable and Eastern action flick, two chickens become ninjas in order to save their parents. Like their namesakes, they make their way through the woods, leaving a trail of crumbs that do no good, until they reach a delicious looking house. When the door opens though, its not a witch that answers, but a fox. Between the two birds, the fox is no match. Some quick thinking, and high flying kicks bring the story to a satisfying conclusion. While Ninja Chicks is mainly based on Hansel and Gretel, it also references the Three Little Pigs in several small ways, adding a layer of enjoyment for fans of fairytales. Like Schwartz', and Santat's other collaborations, this one has a snappy rhyme scheme, and comic book elements to enhance the pace and action. Character poses, illustration angles, and words become exaggerated when appropriate. Another awesome edition!

Not as good as the other two ninja books by the same author and illustrator, but once again lyrically genius as it's narrated with limericks and martial arts is woven in. My daughter also likes that all the best ninjas are female. ;)

A full review of this book can be found under "Summary". This book review was reviewed in the Stratford Gazette in June 2016.