Marvin Redpost #4: Alone in His Teacher's House

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This chapter book in Newbery Honorwinning and bestselling author Louis Sachars Marvin Redpost series shows what happens when Marvin gets his first job.

Marvin is really excited to take care of his teachers dog while shes away. Hell even earn a bonus if he does a good job! And he gets to be alone in his teachers house! But when Mrs. Norths dog starts to look sick, Marvin isnt sure hell 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.

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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.

Author Bio

To research this book, Louis Sachar actually tasted dog food. Its 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, Theres a Boy in the Girls Bathroom, The Boy Who Lost His Face, Dogs Dont Tell Jokes, and the rest of the Marvin Redpost series, among many others. Visit him at louissachar.com.