About the book
When Princess Minnifitty is sent to live with her Great Aunt after her parents’ unfortunate encounter with a blind-as-a-bat dragon, her entire world is turned upside down.
Feeling abandoned and invisible, Minnifitty gets cranky and stays cranky. And she takes it out on everyone, especially those rotten neighborhood kids.
But when the unexpected happens and Minnifitty has to depend on the very people she has behaved the absolute worst to, will they help her… Or has she taken her crankiness too far?
Minnifitty and The Rotten Kids, a story about second chances, seeing past rough edges, and how friendship sometimes arrives uninvited.
A Glimpse Inside
That day, when Minnifitty woke up, it was late in the morning, and the castle was noticeably quiet. Nobody was waiting to put her slippers on for her, and she didn’t smell any breakfast cooking. Worse, even when she hollered her loudest holler, no one came running.
Minnifitty felt a tantrum coming on. Sure enough, she screamed until her throat hurt. She shook her fists in the air until her arms got sore. She kicked all the quilts off her bed and onto the floor. But none of it did any good. Nobody showed up, and nothing changed. So, finally, Minnifitty stopped. She turned over and cried into her pillow for a little bit, but then she got up and put her slippers on all by herself. She picked the quilts up off the floor and put on her robe. Then she went for a walkabout.
The castle was empty. Even the prisoners were gone.
Reviews
Here's what people are saying about Minnifitty and the Rotten Kids!
Bhree Young,
Retired Teacher Grades 6 & 7, Teacher-librarian, K to 12,
"Minniffitty and The Rotten Kids draws you in, and a story that strikes the mark with kids is a springboard to furthering their own curiosities and understanding of themselves and the world around them.
Congratulations on getting ‘Minniffitty’ out there into children's hands and imaginations."
Cindy Collins,
Education Assistant,
"Just finished reading Minnifitty and The Rotten Kids and thoroughly enjoyed it. It kept me wondering what’s coming next and I loved the wonderful illustrations. I’m so glad Minnifitty was able to become part of a very kind and thoughtful tribe and find her belonging!"
L.inda Keurvorst,
Retired BEd Elementary Education, MEd Counselling Psychology, International Educator,
"Whimsical and charming, this tale captures the imagination and tickles the funny bone. Children of all ages will identify with the main character and fall in love with the humor and pathos of this fanciful, heartwarming story."
Katherine Gon,
Medical Esthetician,
"I enjoyed reading Minnifitty and the Rotten Kids. I think this will be an educational book to read for 8-12 year olds, with open discussions about judgements, self entitlement, kindness and friendships. And I see a series of books with Minnifitty and her adventures.. Welcome Minnifitty to the reading community!"
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About the Author
J.E. Smith
J.E. Smith is a lover of stories, especially quirky, humorous, and fantastical tales. When she isn’t writing, she can be found thrifting for treasures, traveling to new places, or enjoying time with friends and family.
Smith has two children, one grandchild,
four granddogs, and a grandcat with a crooked tail.
She and her husband live in the
Central Okanagan region of British Columbia,
home to Canada’s elusive, but legendary,
lake monster, Ogopogo.
Minnifitty and the Rotten Kids is her first book.
