Phonics Power! (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles): 12 Step into Reading Books

The Turtles' leader in blue, Leo, is a dedicated student of ninjutsu, always training to perfect his craft. His ninja instincts aren't the only thing sharp about him, as his signature weapon is twin katanas. Mikey, the life of the pizza party, has a personality as bright as his orange bandana. When he's not spinning his nunchucks, there are a thousand creative ideas spinning in his head. Yearning to be part of the real world, he is a social animal (well, mutant). Raph, the biggest and toughest of the four brothers, is a straight-up brawler with very little patience for things like stealth, hiding in shadows or keeping his voice down. While he's fiercely loyal to his brothers, he's often the one giving them a hard time. His temper can get the better of him, causing him to get into situations over his head. Donnie, the team's gadget creator, is utterly brilliant, able to cobble together fantastic stuff from things he's literally scrounged from a trash-heap. His brawn is just as impressive as his brain, and he is able to best any baddie with his bo-staff.

Splinter, the Turtles' sensei and father figure, is a protective parent, stern disciplinarian, quirky master and Zen philosopher. A ninja master at the height of his abilities, he is determined to train and protect his family at all costs. April, the Turtles' #1 human ally and their main connection to the world above the sewers, often helps them out on their missions, holding her own against some of the most formidable enemies.

You can't have heroes without villains, and the baddies of the Turtleverse always deliver! From alien warlords and goofy henchmen to Shredder, the ultimate archenemy and leader of the evil Foot Clan, the half-shell heroes protect New York City against formidable foes from all over the universe.

While they may travel the world and jump through dimensions, the Turtles call NYC home. Since they must live in the shadows, New York's street alleys, rooftops and, of course, its sewers play an important role in the Turtles' lives. Pizza also plays an important role in the Turtles' lives, and if there's one thing New York knows anything about, it's how to make the best pizza in the world!

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