The Maze of the Sphinx is the third of the four canon Spinjitzu Brothers books, focusing on Garmadon and Wu's formative years.[1] It was released on May 3, 2022.
Official description[]
The action-packed world of LEGO® NINJAGO® comes to life in this illustrated chapter book series featuring Wu and Garmadon in their early adventures on the road to becoming Spinjitzu Masters!
Brothers Wu and Garmadon both want to become Spinjitzu Masters—but there are many who stand in their way—especially each other. Now they will have to learn to trust each other when they find themselves stuck inside a trap-filled maze with someone who may be an ally . . . or who may be a deadly foe!
With danger lurking around every corner, will they survive to become true legends of Spinjitzu? Find out in Book 3 of this all-new illustrated chapter book series featuring the LEGO® NINJAGO® Spinjitzu Brothers![2]
AMEET Studio[]
When Wu and Garmadon lost their way in the middle of the desert, they are lucky enough to find shelter in a village surrounding an ancient pyramid. As soon as they step inside it, the door behind them shuts suddenly. The brothers get trapped inside the tomb that turns out to be the home of the mighty Sphinx. Getting out of the ancient trap will be a true challenge for the young ninja.[3]
Plot[]
Prologue[]
The ninja were walking to a new barbecue shop in Ninjago City when they passed by the Explorer's Club. While Nya was reminiscing about the last time she, Zane, and Lloyd went in, the ninja walked inside and encountered Cecil and the Sphinx out of control, which suddenly shot fire out of its mouth. Nya was able to easily put it out, although she accidentally also messed up Kai's hair. Zane then covered the statue's head with ice. Cecil then deactivated it, mentioning that he would get a technician to repair once the ice melted.
Wu thought about his and Garmadon's adventure against Sphinxes and remarked that real ones were even more dangerous. Deciding to tell the story to the ninja, they walked out of the Explorer's Club to the restaurant, Wu telling his story on the way. Cecil called back angrily from the Explorer's Club noting that they made a mess.
Chapter 1: Valley of the Sphinx[]
Chapter 2: Nobody Leaves![]
Chapter 3: Pick a Door![]
Chapter 4: Soldiers in the Sand[]
Chapter 5: Shezada[]
Chapter 6: The Smart-Mouthed Sphinx[]
Chapter 7: The Mirror of Dread[]
Chapter 8: Just a Little Bite[]
Chapter 9: Battle of the Ghouls[]
Chapter 10: The Blue Warriors[]
Chapter 11: One Wish[]
Epilogue[]
Appearances[]
Characters[]
Mentioned[]
Miscellaneous[]
- Beetle warriors (flashback)
- Garmadon (flashback)
- Shezada (flashback)
- Sage (flashback)
- Sand warriors (flashback)
- Mina (flashback)
Creatures[]
- Great Devourer (mentioned)
Items[]
- Sphinx statues
- Cake (flashback)
- Mirror of Dread (flashback)
- Brillie stew (flashback)
Events[]
- The Devourer's bite (mentioned)
- Wu and Garmadon's journey (flashback)
- Please Don't Destroy Us ritual (mentioned)
Locations[]
- Ninjago
- Explorer's Club
- Valley of the Sphinx (flashback)
- Pyramid of the Sphinx
- Shezada's home base
- Scorpion Highway
- Pokey Passage
- Quicksand Trap
- Pyramid of the Sphinx
- Village of Haru (mentioned)
- Northern Ocean (mentioned)
Species[]
- Brillies (flashback)
- Dragons (pictured)
- Ghouls
- Humans
- Nindroids
- Oni/Dragon/Human hybrids
- Scorpions (flashback)
- Sphinxes (flashback)
Trivia[]
- This is the only Spinjitzu Brothers book to have more than ten chapters.
- This is the only Spinjitzu Brothers story to have been featured in the series.
Continuity[]
- The Sphinx statue first appeared in "Riddle of the Sphinx," although chronologically this is its first appearance.
Errors[]
- The ninja and Wu have their Legacy designs in the book, despite a mention of a visit to the Explorer's Club in Season 11.
Translations[]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Dutch | De Doolhof van de Sfinx |
| German | Das Labyrinth der Sphinx |
| Polish | Labirynt Sfinksa |
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