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編輯推薦: |
"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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內容簡介: |
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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關於作者: |
*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.
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