Miri and The Honeybee

“Poignantly compelling and ultimately upbeat; keep tissues handy.”
-Kirkus Recommended Review

When Small Dog, a senior Yorkie, is dumped on the side of the road by her breeder, when no longer able to produce as a “dispenser,” she’s discovered by a kind human and soon learns not all humans are scary. In fact, her new human, Georgia, is quite lovely. But, for Small Dog – now known as Miri – there is one problem. Miri’s last puppy remains with the breeder who so cruelly dumped her. She pains to leave Georgia and her new pack, but she must risk losing everything to find her puppy. So, she sets off and with the help of new friends she meets along the way, and a brave honeybee, she finds something unexpected – the dispenser wasn’t just a dispenser after all.

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EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Indie Reader

All of this will be quite a change for readers of Lujan’s well-received Atropos Maker series of black-ops spy novels; but fans of those books can rest assured that, no matter how different the subject matter, Lujan’s skill in creating compelling characters remains. The anthropomorphic heroes of MIRI AND THE HONEYBEE may not have bombs, terrorists, and other high-stakes situations to cope with, but their own dangers are (for them in the moment) almost as dramatic.

IR Verdict: N.J. Lujan’s MIRI AND THE HONEYBEE is a delightful story. It’s a change of pace for the author, but one she manages with great style.

Kirkus Reviews says “Get It”

Lujan’s wistful fantasy is the story of Miri’s courageous and determined efforts to save her last puppy from the painful suffering and abuse that have marked her own life. The novel is both heart-rending and hopeful, with a despicable villain, more than a bit of mystical magic, numerous cute and tender inter-canine conversations, and an endearing collection of human protagonists. Reminiscent of classic Disney properties in its prose and content (with a touch of saccharine Lifetime-television drama in the mix), the narrative is sure to provoke a healthy mix of tears and cheers, and will likely engage middle-grade readers.

Poignantly compelling and ultimately upbeat; keep tissues handy.

US Review of Books

Recommended by the US Review. For anyone interested in animal rights, pet ownership, and animal ethics, this book is a must-read.

Praise for N.J. Lujan's Books

IndieReader

THE ATROPOS MAKER is a fast-paced and expertly plotted two-fisted political thriller focusing on corrupt international and domestic organizations, secret weapons, and conspiracies.

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Booklife

The Atropos Maker II: A New Order,” a gripping, high-octane thriller that takes readers on a heart-pounding mission through dark tunnels and bunkers to find a kidnapped boy named Charlie before it's too late.

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Kirkus Reviews

The Atropos Maker III - The Awakening is a riveting, spirited actioner and a worthy addition to its series.

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Indie Reader

All of this will be quite a change for readers of Lujan’s well-received Atropos Maker series of black-ops spy novels; but fans of those books can rest assured that, no matter how different the subject matter, Lujan’s skill in creating compelling characters remains. The anthropomorphic heroes of MIRI AND THE HONEYBEE may not have bombs, terrorists, and other high-stakes situations to cope with, but their own dangers are (for them in the moment) almost as dramatic.
IR Verdict: N.J. Lujan's MIRI AND THE HONEYBEE is a delightful story. It’s a change of pace for the author, but one she manages with great style.
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Kirkus Reviews says “Get It”

Lujan’s wistful fantasy is the story of Miri’s courageous and determined efforts to save her last puppy from the painful suffering and abuse that have marked her own life. The novel is both heart-rending and hopeful, with a despicable villain, more than a bit of mystical magic, numerous cute and tender inter-canine conversations, and an endearing collection of human protagonists. Reminiscent of classic Disney properties in its prose and content (with a touch of saccharine Lifetime-television drama in the mix), the narrative is sure to provoke a healthy mix of tears and cheers, and will likely engage middle-grade readers.

Poignantly compelling and ultimately upbeat; keep tissues handy.

Read More

US Review of Books

Recommended by the US Review. For anyone interested in animal rights, pet ownership, and animal ethics, this book is a must-read.
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