Minions: The Rise of Gru: Leveled Reader

This leveled reader adapts the popular animated film "Minions: The Rise of Gru," following a young Gru's ambitious journey to become a supervillain in 1970s San Francisco. When Gru steals a powerful Zodiac Stone from the notorious Vicious 6, his loyal Minions embark on a hilarious and action-packed mission to save him, even learning kung fu along the way. The story emphasizes themes of friendship, loyalty, perseverance, and finding your chosen family, all wrapped in the signature slapstick humor of the Minions. It's an excellent choice for young fans of the franchise and reluctant readers, offering an accessible entry point into the movie's exciting plot.