Minjy the Robot - A Pirate's Life

Minjy the Robot - A Pirate's Life
Author: Steven Michael Krystal
Publisher: Steven Michael Krystal
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2016-08-10
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Minjy the Robot – A Pirate's Life is a fiction e-book for middle grade readers ages 8 to 12. It is the third e-book in the series. The first two titles are Minjy the Robot, and Minjy the Robot Returns. This story unfolds in beautiful Port Marcia, which is a small town nestled in a tropical paradise. Minjy's new surroundings are very different from anywhere she's been before. Her arrival there is by chance and thanks to a delightful festival that is filled with excitement. A variety of people and places provide a unique backdrop for her fun adventure. Minjy always seems to find herself in the most interesting situations! Minjy is put to the test in someone's time of need. Her encounters with both old and new characters reveal just how much Minjy has learned and matured. As in the previous two e-books, Minjy the Robot – A Pirate's Life maintains the theme that goodness prevails. Minjy's thoughts, actions and words will inspire readers to be kind, compassionate, and helpful to others. Readers who enjoy this story can continue to follow Minjy's adventures in the fourth e-book, Minjy the Robot in Glitter City; and the fifth e-book, Minjy the Robot and the Search for Wing Wong. Happy reading!

Minjy the Robot Returns

Minjy the Robot Returns
Author: Steven Michael Krystal
Publisher: Steven Michael Krystal
Total Pages: 59
Release: 2015-12-17
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Minjy the Robot Returns is a fiction e-book for middle grade readers ages 8 to 12. It is the sequel to the first book, Minjy the Robot. This story is the second in the series. It's great to get a second chance, and that's exactly what happens in Minjy the Robot Returns. It is often the case that both children and grown-ups have the opportunity to learn from their mistakes. After all, no one is perfect, and we are all likely to stumble on the path of life sooner or later. Eventually, we realize that mistakes are a common part of life and give us the chance to learn, grow, and become the best that we can be. In Minjy the Robot Returns, Minjy now finds herself in a new place with new people, as well as some old ones from the past. Readers will be entertained by the introduction of several new characters, as well as many new plots that are filled with valuable life lessons. Minjy's change for the better is truly heartwarming! As in the original story of Minjy the Robot, the theme that goodness prevails continues. As is often the case, this new book is a gentle blend of life's ups and downs, as well as many tender, loving moments. Readers who enjoy this story can continue to follow Minjy's adventures in the third e-book, Minjy the Robot - A Pirate's Life; in the fourth e-book, Minjy the Robot in Glitter City; and in the fifth e-book, Minjy the Robot and the Search for Wing Wong. Happy reading!

Minjy the Robot

Minjy the Robot
Author: Steven Michael Krystal
Publisher: Steven Michael Krystal
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2015-09-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Minjy the Robot is a fiction e-book for middle grade readers ages 8 to 12. Have you ever wondered why people like robots? Maybe it's because they seem to help people and appear to be good. What about Minjy the Robot? Is Minjy a good robot that helps people? Perhaps there is a mysterious side to her that no one knows about. What will Minjy do when she meets the villain? Will their plan succeed? From a faraway place where robots come from, Minjy now finds herself in a beautiful, new land where people are happy and good. Minjy is faced with a challenge which she is determined to overcome. While she tries to help people, Minjy nevertheless struggles with a strange secret that could harm her. She sets out on her fascinating journey and meets a host of characters – some good, and others not so good. This unpredictable story unfolds with many twists and turns along the way. Readers will be introduced to some meaningful life lessons while learning that goodness ultimately prevails. This e-book is the first in the series. Readers who enjoy this story can continue to follow Minjy's adventures in the sequel, Minjy the Robot Returns; in the third e-book, Minjy the Robot - A Pirate's Life; in the fourth e-book, Minjy the Robot in Glitter City; and in the fifth e-book, Minjy the Robot and the Search for Wing Wong. Happy reading!

Minjy the Robot and the Search for Wing Wong

Minjy the Robot and the Search for Wing Wong
Author: Steven Michael Krystal
Publisher: Steven Michael Krystal
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2019-09-23
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

‘Minjy the Robot and the Search for Wing Wong’ is a fiction e-book for middle grade and young adult readers ages 8 to 16. This is a series and other titles include the original e-book, ‘Minjy the Robot’; the sequel, ‘Minjy the Robot Returns’; ‘Minjy the Robot – A Pirate’s Life’; and ‘Minjy the Robot in Glitter City’. Minjy began her adventure in 2015. She’s been on four, so far, which have taken her around the world. Now on her fifth, she desperately wants to see Wing Wong – so do many others. In this story, Minjy, Monique, and Juliette are on their way from Glitter City to St. Belle to see Wing. They have no idea that she has gone missing somewhere in Nepal. Monique and Juliette soon learn that Minjy - their little robot friend - has also disappeared. A host of different characters are now looking for both. While doing research with a group of scientists near the village of Nagarkot, Wing decides to leave without telling anyone. Upon discovery that she’s missing, helicopter pilot Mike Bellford is asked to help search for her by air. Despite his persistent efforts, Wing is nowhere to be found. It’s much the same for Minjy - her whereabouts are a mystery. For Monique and Juliette, hope of finding their little robot friend is unwavering. Yet in their wildest dreams, they could not have imagined where Minjy actually is. The search for Wing Wong and for Minjy continues. Mike asks his son, Jimmy, for help, and the scene shifts to beautiful Port Marcia. As the story unfolds, Jimmy makes friends with several people. Unknowingly, the mystery starts include others - it is not a certainty that it can be solved. A series of unlikely events unfold and lead to outcomes unforeseen. Will the search for Wing Wong prove successful? Will Minjy’s location be discovered? Will looking for Wing and Minjy uncover their whereabouts only, or perhaps something more? ‘Minjy the Robot and the Search for Wing Wong’ is, as always, based on the continued theme that goodness prevails. Happy reading!

Minjy the Robot in Glitter City

Minjy the Robot in Glitter City
Author: Steven Michael Krystal
Publisher: Steven Michael Krystal
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2017-05-23
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Minjy the Robot in Glitter City is a fiction e-book for middle grade and young adult readers ages 8 to 16. This is the fourth story in the series. Other titles include the original e-book, Minjy the Robot, and the sequels, Minjy the Robot Returns; Minjy the Robot – A Pirate's Life. Minjy's adventure unfolds in dazzling Glitter City, which is a stop along the way before going to see Miss Wong in St. Belle. Suddenly, a variety of people and circumstances come together and lead to an unexpected series of events. To her surprise, Minjy is re-united with an old colleague, Iga, who unknowingly has become entrapped in a stolen art scheme. There are few clues to go on. As the investigator and detective try to solve the crime, Minjy once again meets a whole new cast of characters, both scrupulous and unscrupulous. Things unravel for the thief and finger pointing begins. Drama ensues, and a gripping situation has Minjy fighting for her life! Despite being caught up in all the intrigue, Minjy does her best to ensure that goodness prevails. Readers who enjoy this story can continue to follow her in the fifth e-book, Minjy the Robot and the Search for Wing Wong. Happy reading!

The Adventures of Miss Petitfour

The Adventures of Miss Petitfour
Author: Anne Michaels
Publisher: Tundra Books
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2015-11-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1770495029

The magical adventures of an eccentric Mary Poppins-esque heroine and her flying feline charges, sure to charm readers big and small. The first book for children by an internationally acclaimed novelist and poet. Miss Petitfour enjoys having adventures that are "just the right size - fitting into a single, magical day." She is an expert at baking and eating fancy iced cakes, and her favorite mode of travel is par avion. On windy days, she takes her sixteen cats out for an airing: Minky, Misty, Taffy, Purrsia, Pirate, Mustard, Moutarde, Hemdela, Earring, Grigorovitch, Clasby, Captain Captain, Captain Catkin, Captain Cothespin, Your Shyness and Sizzles. With the aid of her favorite tea party tablecloth as a makeshift balloon, Miss Petitfour and her charges fly over her village, having many little adventures along the way. Join Miss Petitfour and her equally eccentric felines on five magical outings -- a search for marmalade, to a spring jumble sale, on a quest for "birthday cheddar", the retrieval of a lost rare stamp and as they compete in the village's annual Festooning Festival. A whimsical, beautifully illustrated collection of tales that celebrates language, storytelling and small pleasures, especially the edible kind!

Atomcat

Atomcat
Author: Osamu Tezuka
Publisher: Digital Manga, Inc.
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2013
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1613138040

Reading the “Tetsuwan Atom” (popularized in America as “Astro Boy”) comic book with his dad is Tsugio’s one refuge from merciless school bullies. And even then, without a single friend, Tsugio can’t catch a break. One day he finds an abandoned kitten, and names it after the robot hero to convince his family to keep it. But after a strange encounter with aliens honeymooning on Earth, Tsugio’s shocked to find his cat can speak – and has all of Astro Boy’s powers! Sworn to secrecy, Tsugio and Earth’s tiniest hero find themselves entangled with demonic cats, pirate ghosts, a crime syndicate, and more! Playful, ingenious and appropriate for all ages, Osamu Tezuka’s fresh take on his classic Astro Boy character will charm nostalgic grown-ups and clever kids. As gentle and humane as it is exciting, Atomcat also nurtures a positive outlook for children who might feel like they don’t quite fit in.

Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini #1

Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini #1
Author: Cynthia von Buhler
Publisher: Titan Comics
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2017-11-15
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1785865757

A brand new 1920s mystery with a sinister twist. Unappreciated at her father’s detective agency, the fabulous, rabbit-loving Minky Woodcock straps on her gumshoes in order to uncover a magical mystery involving the world-famous escape artist, Harry Houdini. Created by acclaimed artist, author, director and playwright Cynthia von Buhler (Speakeasy Dollhouse, Evelyn Evelyn, Emily and the Strangers)!

Sci-Fu Vol. 2

Sci-Fu Vol. 2
Author: Yehudi Mercado
Publisher: Oni Press
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2022-04-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1620108046

Wax, aspiring DJ and sci-fu master-in-training, made it back safely from the alien robot planet of Discopia, where he defeated the Five Deadly Dangers and became the rightful king of Discopia. He doesn’t want the crown, though. He just wants things to go back to normal. Wax and his crew thought the robot trouble was behind them, but strange style-biting creatures have been showing up in Brooklyn, and Wax is determined to take care of them once and for all. Little does he know, there’s a new villain in Discopia, and she’ll do anything to take the crown from Wax. Wax will need to kick his hip-hop and sci-fu training into high gear—and learn to rely on his family and friends for help—if he’s going to have a shot at saving his neighborhood. From legendary cartoonist Yehudi Mercado comes the much-anticipated follow-up to his hit Sci-Fu: Kick It Off. With a second volume jam-packed with all kinds of hip-hop, sci-fi, and kung-fu goodness, Sci-Fu: It Takes 2 spins the perfect track of friends working together to protect their home.