The Adventures of Joey Panda: Crisis in Panda Valley [Paperback]

Rick Patton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 27, 2002

Ming rushed up from the rear. "She is right. Did you all forget why we are here? It is not just about us, or what we face on this journey. This is about all of the others that are counting on us to protect them. Pandas and monkeys alike are hoping we succeed." She looked at Kira, tears in her eyes. "Even a small little forest fairy has left her forest home behind, just so she could help. If Kira is not willing to give up, then I will never give up." Joey stood up and looked at the rag tag group he was leading, especially Kira. His pride in how hard they had tried swelled in him. He turned toward the rock as everyone watched their leader. Joey slowly walked toward the rock, and reached as high as he could. He started to dig at the dirt above the rock . . .

Editorial Reviews

Review

About friendship, courage and ability to reach appropriately in the midst of crisis. I like the moral of the story. -- BookReviewClub.com by Jennie S. Bev

About the Author

Rick Patton spends his time away from writing managing a dedicated accounting staff. He spends his personal time with his wife Janet, and daughters Katrina and Kirstin. He collaborated with his 15-year-old daughter, Katrina, on their first book "A Journey into Imagination" which was published in September 2001.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (March 27, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595205283
• ISBN-13: 978-0595205288
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,009,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Charming story, January 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Adventures of Joey Panda: Crisis in Panda Valley (Paperback)

The editors at Wee Ones ... enjoyed reading this book and the adventure Joey Panda and his sister take. This book was well written and thought out. Patton wrote this in a style and voice appropriate for children ages 9-13. We think many children will enjoy reading this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story!, January 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Adventures of Joey Panda: Crisis in Panda Valley (Paperback)

My daughter read the book for a class book report and really enjoyed it. When she was done, I read it myself. The story is fun to read, but it also sends a very positive message about the value of friendship and teamwork. It is nice to read a story where the goods guys win and that teaches kids a lesson about never giving up. That's a message we could all afford to be reminded of.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!, February 10, 2003

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This review is from: The Adventures of Joey Panda: Crisis in Panda Valley (Paperback)

This is a great book for kids! It manages to teach many positive lessons and be highly entertaining at the same time. Who could ask for more than that? The Adventures of Joey Panda is all about Joey Panda and his sister Penny who embark on a great adventure in hopes of finding their destiny. Their journey is filled with challenges that they must overcome and friendships that they form. As I mentioned before, Joey and Penny crave excitement and want to find their destiny. They accomplish both these things while trying to help save Panda Valley. Wow, talk about formidable tasks, whoops, I mean challenges! Children will find themselves enthralled by each provocation that this enterprising troop encounters, not to mention the many creatures, like the zombies, wild monkeys, sand serpents and such, who have to be dealt with. Joey and Penny will meet new friends who join their quest along the way too, such as the red monkey named Reggie. There are also other living things that help them - river dragons just to name one. Then there is Kira, a courageous young forest fairy. Kira will also become their friend and will captivate your child. At the end of their journey, Joey and Penny discover the true meaning of friendship and what being a hero really means. They also learn that saving someone from danger is one thing, but it doesn't necessarily make you a hero. Being a hero is so much more than that. Just what is this elusive something that truly makes a hero? Joey learns this secret, and so will your child. After all, every child has a hero inside. It's just waiting to be discovered.

***** There are many books on the market about simple acts of kindness, but none more expressive than this one. It is well written, fun to read, and imparts very important messages about friendship, working together toward a common end, and (above all) never giving up. *****

Reviewed by Ruth Wilson.