Minions: Who's the Boss?

by Lucy Rosen

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 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!

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Picture Books

33 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 19, 2015

Reviews

[Harrison Large ラージ • ハリソン]

It is the book you would give to a child who is learning to read, and also enjoys Minions.

It's not high art, what more is there to say.

[Jacki · Rating 2 out of 5]

The minions are introduced in this book as a group, and their purpose in life to serve a despicable master is shared. Minions have served many masters over the years, but none of them ever work out well for the minions. After wandering around aimlessly and sad for a while, Kevin, along with Bob and Stuart, decide to go off on an adventure to find a new master.

Everybody knows the minions, so this book could be a good supplement to children who have watched the movies. This book is actually the beginning of the movie, Minions, and it contains images from the film as well. The text is always on a white background to aid in textual focus. This is considered a level 2 book from the Passport to Reading leveled reader series.

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

My Review: Munchkin is a big Minion fan and wanted to read this book. It was good level 2 reader, even though Munchkin is reading above this level, the sentences were simple and the text wasn't overwhelming. If you have seen the Minion movie, this is similar to the beginning before Kevin, Bob & Stuart set out on their journey. It simply runs through the bosses and how they never seem to survive long. It was cute, it was funny and young Minion fans will enjoy reading it.

[Lindsey Schultz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I honestly wasn't overly impressed with this book. Most of us have seen the Despicable Me movies and one would think this would be funny. I read it to a group of students and they weren't overly interested. I would keep the book for a free reader, allowing students to read if interested.

[Heidi Meno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Go Bob

A favorite
My 9 yr old loves everything Minion. He enjoyed this book and the finding book. Again Go Bob

[Jude · Rating 2 out of 5]

A distillation of the A plot of "Minions," up to the point where Bob, Stuart and Kevin head out of the cave to find their new, most despicable leader.

[Courtney Perry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty much the plot for Despicable Me 2 but in very simplified words

[June · Rating 4 out of 5]

granddaughter loved it

[Tia · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Minions: Who's the Boss?" is nothing more than a lot of pictures from the movie and a few lines that go with the pics that match the movie story line. The pictures were more amusing than the book itself, and it was very easy reading for my 5 year old.

We bought this from his school book flyer and it came with a cute Minion puzzle eraser, the eraser is probably the best thing about the set.

[Amanda Brooke · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love these pre-literacy books that come with high interest themes. This books starts with a challenge for the listener to find 4 words (it's a read aloud). This has the listener looking through the text and thinking about what the reader is reading. Great way to get the listener to start decoding.

[Kerrikoala · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the minions, but this was just okay. I think I'd rather watch the movie than read this book. Maybe it's a good book for early readers who also like the minions, though.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read all by myself

[Dee-Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book corresponds with the movie. My boys enjoyed the simple challenge at the beginning of the book and they love Minions anyhow. It was cute, fun and easy bed time reading.

[Patricia Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

quick nighttime read for my grandson who loves anything minion. what is not to like about little yellow men people. will be reading this multiple times.

[The Brothers · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very cute preface of how the Minions set out on an adventure to find a despicable master (in conjunction with the movie).

[Hope L. Justice · Rating 1 out of 5]

The minions comics are really funny, and clever. This book is just basically, can you read this sentence with a character you might like? I mean, no creativity what-so-ever.

[Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)]

More of a summary of the movie plot than an actual story.

[Teri · Rating 2 out of 5]

Have you seen the movie? Then you've "read" this book. I've only seen this movie twice, but I'm feeling like it's exactly the words from the narrator.

[Candi Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is a cute movie tie-in for the Minions movie that young readers who are fans of the movie will LOVE!