Product Description

Even the simplest act of kindness can turn an ordinary person into a hero. Joey Panda and his sister, Penny, leave the safe and secure world in their village behind to satisfy their desire for adventure and to find their destiny. They do not realize what challenges are ahead of them until an old man convinces them to help save the legendary Panda Valley. On the way, they are joined by a red monkey named Reggie and find many new friends. They encounter numerous challenges and creatures on their journey including wild monkeys, a kappa, sand serpents, zombies, and evil miners. They also get help from river dragons and are joined on their journey by a brave, young forest fairy named Kira. They learn that being a hero is more than just saving someone from danger. Joey finally realizes that it takes a true hero to touch someone’s heart and save a friend. In the end, this band of friends learns that everyone has a hero inside, just waiting for an opportunity to be discovered.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5613261 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 188 pages

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

Customer Reviews

Great read!
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.

Charming story
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.

Great Story!
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.