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Minion

John David Anderson returns to the world of superheroes he created in Sidekicked with an entirely new cast of characters in Minion, a funny and emotional companion to his first breakout tween novel--perfect for superhero fans who also love the work of bestselling authors Rick Riordan, Louis Sachar, and Frank Cottrell Boyce.Michael Morn might be a villain, but he's really not a bad guy. When you live in New Liberty, known across the country as the City without a Super, there are only two kinds of people, after all: those who turn to crime and those who suffer. Michael and his adoptive father spend their days building boxes--special devices with mysterious abilities--which they sell to the mob at a price. They provide for each other, they look out for each other, and they'd never betray each other. But then a Super comes to town, and Michael's world is thrown into disarray. The Comet could destroy everything Michael and his dad have built, the safe and secure life they've made for themselves. And now Michael and his father face a choice: to hold tight to their life or to let it unravel.

Minions Little Golden Book (Little Golden Book)

Illumination's Minions--now retold in a classic Little Golden Book!Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and all of the Minions we first met in Despicable Me return in this new Little Golden Book retelling of Illumination's hit movie Minions--perfect for boys and girls ages 3 to 5 and fans of all ages! The Minions have served the most despicable master they can find since the dawn of time, sometimes to the detriment of the villains themselves. Three Minions--brave Kevin, guitar-playing Stuart, and lovable Bob--venture out to Villain-Con to find a new boss to serve. There they meet the infamous Scarlet Overkill, and so begins the humorous and heartwarming adventure of saving their tribe and finding the best evil boss of all time.

Minions Paradise: Phil Saves the Day!

A hilarious new story featuring everyone's favorite Minions! Comes with poster!Phil is a sweet Minion, but he's also very clumsy. So when he accidentally sinks the cruise ship carrying his Minion buddies on their dream vacation, it's up to him to save the day--and fast! Can Phil turn a deserted tropical island into the perfect paradise, or is he in big trouble with his fellow Minions? © 2016 Universal Studios Licensing LLC.

Minions: 5-Minute Stories

Join Illumination's Minions and Gru in this special padded collection of six hilarious and despicable read-aloud stories from the Minions franchise!Revisit your favorite characters from Despicable Me and Minions with this fun- and banana-filled treasury. With six silly stories that can each be read aloud in just five minutes, this collection is perfect for bedtime, story time, and any time in between. This collection includes:Despicable Me: World's Greatest VillainDespicable Me 2: Undercover Super SpiesDespicable Me 2: Attack of the Evil MinionsMinions: Dracula's BirthdayMinions Paradise: Phil Saves the DayMinion Made: Mower MinionsMinions Franchise © Universal City Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Minions: Dracula's Last Birthday

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 storybook inspired by the new feature film!

Minions: Long Live King Bob!

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 storybook based on the new feature film!

Minions: Seek and Find

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 fun seek and find book based on the feature film!

Minions: Snow Day

A chilly winter tale featuring your favorite sweet and subversive Minions!Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and the rest of the Minion tribe are enjoying a snow day. They're digging holes, building igloos, and making snowmen... make that snow-Minions! But when a giant bear comes along, will he ruin their day? A new, original adventure featuring the characters from the hit animated feature!Minions © 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Minions: The Junior Novel

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!

Minions: The Rise of Gru Little Golden Book (Little Golden Book)

This is a Little Golden Book retelling of Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru!In the latest installment of one of the most successful animated franchises of all time, Minions: The Rise of Gru takes us back to bad with the origin story of young Gru and his Minions. This Little Golden Book retells the mischief and the heartfelt story of how Gru and his Minions became the world's most despicable team. It's perfect for boys and girls ages 3 to 7, and all who enjoy Little Golden Books.Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Minions: The Rise of Gru: The Movie Novel (Minions)

Relive your favorite moments from Minions: The Rise of Gru with this retelling that includes eight pages of full-color images from the movie!Minions: The Rise of Gru, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2015 box office hit, features even more Minion mischief. At long last, the Minions unite with a young Gru, wreaking havoc in his 1970s neighborhood. When he gets a chance to join the world's baddest villains, the Vicious 6, Gru leaves the Minions behind. Kevin, Stuart, and Bob go to great lengths to win back their "mini-Boss," trekking through the desert, piloting an airplane, and even learning kung fu from an unorthodox teacher. But it's only upon meeting his favorite villain, Wild Knuckles, that Gru learns loyalty and friendship make villains stronger and then realizes that together, he and the Minions make the most despicable team ever! Minions: The Rise of Gru © 2022 Universal City Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Minions: The Sky Is The Limit (minions) (Passport to Reading Level 2)

Make reading fun and relive your favorite moments from Minions: The Rise of Gru with this full-color leveled reader for kids! Minions: The Rise of Gru, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2015 box office hit, features even more Minion mischief. At long last, the Minions unite with a young Gru, wreaking havoc in his 1970s neighborhood. When he gets a chance to join the world's baddest villains, the Vicious 6, Gru leaves the Minions behind. Kevin, Stuart, and Bob go to great lengths to win back their "mini-Boss," trekking through the desert, piloting an airplane, and even learning kung fu from an unorthodox teacher. But it's only upon meeting his favorite villain, Wild Knuckles, that Gru learns loyalty and friendship make villains stronger and then realizes that together, he and the Minions make the most despicable team ever! With a winning combination of favorite licensed characters and carefully chosen text, reading along or reading alone just got more fun with Passport to Reading! All books include a parent letter, word count, Guided Reading level, and number of sight words. Level 2: Reading out Loud: Encourages developing readers to sound out loud and includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary. Minions: The Rise of Gru © 2022 Universal City Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Minions: Who's the Boss?

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 reader based on the new feature film!

Ministry of Mischief

Step into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. A hilarious journey filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween! Joey and Harry do NOT like each other. Stuck together on a school trip to a museum, things couldn&’t get any worse, until they meet some incorrigible monsters! The monsters are on a field trip of their own, bringing BAD LUCK to the human world. Quickly, they decide to take the children back to where they&’ve come from and feed them to their king. But what exactly lies ahead for Joey and Harry at the Ministry of Mischief? Will they make it back home in time for tea? Or will they be stuck with these misbehaving monsters forever?Praise for Rules for Vampires by Alex Foulkes: 'Fans of fast-paced, well-written gothic romps will devour Rules for Vampires' Phil Earle, bestselling author of When the Sky Falls &‘Deliciously dark, fangtastically feisty and gloriously gothic!' Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang &‘Brilliant! It&’s a deadly funny, twisty, gothic romp with the loveliest vampire. Sara Ogilvie&’s illustrations are the perfect match&’ Jenny McLachlan, bestselling author of Land of Roar 'Wonderfully atmospheric, humorous and touching&’ Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa

Minke Whales

From the Book Jacket: Minke whales are one of the smallest of the baleen whales, are one of the most commonly seen whales in the Pacific Northwest, and are found in all the oceans of the world. They are also one of the most abundant whales, and a principal target of today's whaling industry. This comprehensive introduction to minke whales examines the unique characteristics that set them apart from other whales. This fascinating book reviews the range, biology, and behavior of minke whales and the history of our understanding of and interactions with them. Discover the world's animals in the WorldLife Library from Voyageur Press. This highly acclaimed series brings you the latest research from leading naturalists, along with stunning color photographs of your favorite animals.

Minn and Jake

A surprising friendshipDo you ever feel like you've somehow lost your true best friend? Minn feels this way. So does Jake. But Minn and Jake have no intention of being friends. Minn's a string bean. Jake's a shrimp. Minn's a girl. Jake's a boy. And in fifth grade, who wants a best friend of the opposite sex? But Minn and Jake are forced together by circumstances, which only strengthen their resistance . . . until Minn takes Jake lizard hunting. There are lots of good ways to choose a friend. This enchanting free-verse novel, accompanied by expressive, humorous black-and-white drawings, proves that sometimes friendship just happens.

Minn and Jake

Fifth-grader Minn, the tallest girl in school, begins a rocky friendship with Jake, a new student who is not only very short, but is also afraid of the worms and lizards that Minn likes to collect.

Minn and Jake's Almost Terrible Summer

There are a few things / about your best friend that you can only learn / when you see where he's from. Minn knew / that Jake was from the city. But she didn't know / that his grandmother was Korean. That he liked taking bubble baths. / That his brother, Soup, might be an eating champion. / That Jake was a cheater, and that he had a . . . / girlfriend?! There are some things / about your best friend that it's better not / to know. Bouncing free verse and playful black-and-white illustrations combine to make this a charming follow-up to Minn and Jake. Minn and Jake's Almost Terrible Summer is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Minn of the Mississippi

A turtle hatched at the source of the Mississippi is carried through the heart of America to the Gulf of Mexico. This book is about the river and the turtle in it. <P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book.

Minna's Patchwork Coat

In this charming historical novel, acclaimed artist Lauren A. Mills reimagines her beloved picture book, The Rag Coat, with fifty delicate pencil illustrations and an expanded story about a resilient little girl, her patchwork coat, and how the two bring a community together.Minna and her family don't have much in their small Appalachian cabin, but "people only need people," Papa always reminds her. Unable to afford a winter coat to wear to school, she's forced to use an old feed sack to keep her warm. Then Papa's terrible cough from working in the coal mines takes him away forever, and Minna has a hard time believing that anything will be right again...until her neighbors work tirelessly to create a coat for her out of old fabric scraps. Now Minna must show her teasing classmates that her coat is more than just rags--it's a collection of their own cherished memories, each with a story to share.

Minna's Quest (The Roman Pony Adventures #1)

Strong-willed Minna is just a blacksmith's daughter, yet she raises a sickly abandoned foal to become the pride of the Roman cavalry. And when her fort is threatened by blood-thirsty pirates, the fate of her people depends on Minna and her beloved horse alone, as they set out on an impossible journey to fetch help.

Minnesota

Introduces the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of Minnesota.

Minnesota

KidHaven's "Seeds of a Nation series provides an understanding of the people, events, and ideas that influenced the creation of each state. Each book looks at a state's history from the original inhabitants to the first explorers to reach the area, to settlement and statehood.

Minnesota Mall Mannequins (American Chillers #8)

Minnesota Vikings (Super Bowl Champions)

The history of the Minnesota Vikings professional football team from its first season in 1961 to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most dramatic moments.