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
For a very long time, several years at least, Princess Minnifitty had
been cranky. She hadn’t always been that way. Once upon a time,
Minnifitty had hardly been cranky at all. But that was before her
ninth birthday and the events that followed it. That was the day
her parents, the king and queen, had gone out to pick up some
last-minute presents for her party and never returned. Afterward,
people told Minnifitty it was a matter of them being in the wrong
place at the wrong time. That never made her feel any better
about it, though.
The wrong place for Minnifitty’s parents had been Ye Olde Market
Mall. The wrong time was when a near-sighted, fire-breathing
dragon flew in. He was there to pick up a fresh sheep for dinner,
but wasn’t wearing his glasses. As luck would have it, just as he
was landing, something shone in his eyes, and he panicked. It was
only the sun reflecting off a magic mirror display. But the dragon
thought a knight in shining armor had come to slay him.
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.
