Random House Books for Young Readers, 1992-28-07

Marvin Redpost #1: Kidnapped at Birth?

Name: Marvin Redpost #1: Kidnapped at Birth?
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SKU: 9780679819462
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Marvin Redpost, Stepping Stone Books, and Marvin Redpost (Paperback)

Louis Sachar, Author

Adam Record, Illustrator

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Nine-year-old Marvin Redpost has finally figured out why he has red hair and blue eyes, while everyone else in his family has brown hair and brown eyes. He is not really Marvin Redpost. He is Robert, the lost prince of Shampoon. Now all he has to do is break the news to his "former" parents.

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Marvin’s search for belonging invites readers to question assumptions and explore identity with humor and honesty. Through uncertainty and outlandish theories, his story reveals how truth and imagination shape self-discovery.

Keywords and Themes: Beginner • Chapter Books • Confidence • Curiosity • Family • General (see also headings under Social Themes) • Honesty • Humor • Humorous Stories • Identity • Imagination • Juvenile Fiction • Perspective • Readers • School & Education • Self-Discovery • Truth • Wonder

Book Details

Readability • 2.6

Age Range • 6-9

Pages • 96

Subjects • Redheads • Princes • Families • Family life • Humorous stories

Publisher Summary

Illus. in black-and-white. Marvin Redpost has finally figured out why he
doesn't look like anyone in his family. He's not really Marvin Redpost--he's
Robert, the lost prince of Shampoon! "The story is wonderfully logical and
absurd, with a wit and attention to detail rare in an easy
reader."-- "Bulletin, Center for Children's Books." "Fast paced, easy to
read, and full of humor."-- "School Library Journal.
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Marvin Redpost #1: Kidnapped at Birth?