Minion

Name: Minion
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: John David Anderson
ISBN: 9780062324856

Author: John David Anderson

Narrator: Steve Tardio

Unabridged: 6 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Walden Pond Press

Published: 06/24/2014

Categories: Children's Fiction, Action & Adventure Stories, Fantasy Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

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, there are no Supers and only two kinds of people: those who turn to crime and those who suffer. Michael and his adoptive father spend their days building boxes—special devices with mysterious abilities—that 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.

About John David Anderson

John David Anderson is the author of more than a dozen acclaimed and beloved books for kids, including the New York Times Notable Book Ms. Bixby’s Last Day, Posted, Granted, One Last Shot, Stowaway, The Greatest Kid in the World, Keep It Like a Secret, and many more. A dedicated root beer connoisseur and chocolate fiend, he lives with his wonderful wife, two frawesome kids, and a pair of mischievous kitties in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can visit him online at johndavidanderson.org.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Aeicha on June 28, 2014

Last year, John David Anderson’s super-charged superhero adventure Sidekicked thrilled and entertained readers (especially this reader!), and Anderson returns to this superhero and villain filled world in Minion. Minion, a companion, not sequel or prequel, to Sidekicked, is set in a whole new city wi......more

Goodreads review by Janet on November 19, 2017

Well, I didn't really know what to expect. But this is a great read. It kept me on the edge of my seat. There are good characters, bad characters and then there are the ones in between good and bad. Which is where I would put Michael and his dad. I think middle school readers will really enjoy this.......more

Goodreads review by Kailey (Luminous Libro) on June 14, 2017

This is such a fantastic book! A perfect companion novel to SideKicked. This story is told from the perspective of the "bad guys" and criminals, hoping not to be caught by the superheroes. It's not a sequel to SideKicked though, because all the characters are new. Different people, different city, d......more

Goodreads review by Theresa on August 25, 2016

A bit slower to read than Sidekicked and it almost felt more YA but I did like it. The more of Dave's books I read, the more I like him. He has a way of combining humor, emotion and excitement into one and is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.......more

Goodreads review by Maggie on November 17, 2014

My kids and I just love these books. I like this one more than Sidekicked even though it's about the bad guys! They are exciting and funny and the characters are truly lovable, even when they are breaking the rules.......more