Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This chapter book in Newbery Honor winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar s Marvin Redpost series shows what happens when Marvin gets his first job.
Marvin is really excited to take care of his teacher s dog while she s away. He ll even earn a bonus if he does a good job And he gets to be alone in his teacher s house But when Mrs. North s dog starts to look sick, Marvin isn t sure he ll get that bonus. In fact, Mrs. North may never talk to Marvin again
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."
About the Author
Louis Sachar was born in East Meadow, New York, moved to Southern California when he was nine, and now lives in Austin, Texas. Louis's first book for children,
Sideways Stories from Wayside School was accepted for publication during his first week of law school. Although Louis graduated and passed the bar exam, he opted to be a full-time writer for children rather than a lawyer.
Louis met his wife, Carla, when he was a visiting author at a school in Texas. She was a counselor at the same school. They have a daughter, Sherre. Louis likes to play chess, cards, ski, play the guitar (and sing loudly), but mostly he likes spending time with Carla and Sherre.
Kids Q&A
Read the Kids' Q&A with Louis Sachar