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Zusatztext This title will lure the most reluctant readers! who will be as glad to make Marvin's acquaintance as his old fans will be to greet a new adventure."-- Bulletin! Center for Children's Books. From the Trade Paperback edition. Informationen zum Autor To research this book! Louis Sachar actually tasted dog food. “It’s just the way I described it in the book!” says Louis. “Like cereal. But kind of gritty.” Louis Sachar is the bestselling author of the award-winning novel Holes! as well as Small Steps! The Cardturner! Stanley Yelnats’ Survival Guide to Camp Green Lake! There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom! The Boy Who Lost His Face! Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes! and the rest of the Marvin Redpost series! among many others. Visit him at louissachar.com. Zusammenfassung 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.
