Marvin Redpost #1: Kidnapped at Birth?
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3.9 • 37 Ratings
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
This chapter book series by Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar features one hilariously overactive imagination!
Marvin Redpost has never felt like he fits in with his family. So when he hears a news report about a missing prince who looks just like him, he knows exactly what happened. Now all he has to do is tell Mr. and Mrs. Redpost that it’s time for him to move in with his real parents at the castle….
Hilarious and relatable, Marvin Redpost is perfect for kids who love to bond with quirky characters like Junie B. Jones and George Brown, Class Clown.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This First Stepping Stone book (see preceding review) heralds the series debut of nine-year-old Marvin Redpost. He is convinced he is Prince Robert, the King of Shampoon's long-lost son currently being sought in a much-publicized campaign. First, Marvin is the only person in his family with red hair and blue eyes. Next, Marvin's teacher says that because he is left-handed he must have royal blood. And finally, Marvin does not remind his grandmother of anyone else in the family. All of this assures Marvin that he must have been kidnapped at birth and accidentally given to Mr. and Mrs. Redpost. Though the story line is frivolous, lively dialogue and Marvin's endless imagination command steady attention. Characterization, however scanty, is at least true to life, and the unresolved ending leaves readers something to think about. The rigid black-and-white illustrations, on the other hand, add little. Ages 6-9.
Customer Reviews
Kidnapped At Birth?
I really liked the book but I think he really was the prince. I think that because just because he doesn't have an ascent doesn't mean he's not the prince. This book should be a ~ to be continued~ book
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Kidnapped at birth?
I love this book! I think that is so fun and entertaining! I recommend it for really good 2nd readers to 5th graders! It doesn’t have any hard words really! Which is good! But the only think is I think it is too short! Specially for 6$ like really! But it’s worth it! Like I said I love this book! I really hope you read this! Because it is amazing! It has so many fun different funny catchy parts! That I think almost anybody enjoy! I think anybody would enjoy this book! I love this authors way of writing it is so cool and makes me want to not stop! It’s a really quick read though! It took me like less than a day to read! Which disappoints me! Because I enjoy books that are little longer but just like this! I highly recommend it! I hope you read this!! I just wish they would tell you if he was the prince or not! I think he was though!
Just my opinion!