Book details
Minions: The Deluxe Junior Novel
Description
The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters-from T. rex to Napoleon-the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression.But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he-alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob-ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow.The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award® winner Sandra Bullock), the world's first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind...from annihilation.Featuring a soundtrack of hit music from the '60s that still permeates our culture today, Minions is produced by Illumination's Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, and is directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. Brian Lynch has written the screenplay for the 3D-CG comedy adventure, and Chris Renaud serves as executive producer of the film. A retelling of the new feature film in paper-over-board!
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
144 pages
Why to read
- Experience Expanded Storytelling: Reading 'Minions: The Deluxe Junior Novel' allows fans to delve deeper into the world of the Minions, providing additional context and details that may not be present in the film. This can lead to a richer understanding of the characters and plot.
- Enhanced Imagination: The descriptive nature of the novel format stimulates the reader's imagination, encouraging them to visualize the scenes and characters in their own unique way, which can be a more personal and engaging experience than watching the movie.
- Reading Benefits: Engaging with the written word has numerous benefits, including improved vocabulary, better comprehension skills, and increased concentration. Young readers, in particular, can benefit from the practice and enjoyment of reading.
- Collectible Item: For fans of the Minions franchise, 'Minions: The Deluxe Junior Novel' is a collectible item that can be treasured as part of their Minions memorabilia. It also makes for a great gift for children who are fans of the series.