Marvin Redpost: A Magic Crystal? (Marvin Redpost #8) by Louis Sachar Date of Publication: 2000 ISBN: 0-679-89002-5 Number of Pages: 81

REQUIRED READING ABILITY: Junior: Low/Average Intermediate : Low
GENRES: Realism
THEMES : Appearance versus reality

SUMMARY:
Marvin's friend, Casey, is funny, interesting and lives in an old firehouse. She discovers a magic crystal that supposedly makes wishes come true, and this is a secret she shares only with Marvin. Marvin, however, can't decide whether his friend is really cunning and sneaky, or if the crystal is actually real.

WHO WOULD LOVE THIS BOOK? A kid who...
- is a reluctant reader
- loves silly stories
- has a good sense of humour
- loves Louis Sachar’s writing

WHAT ELSE?
Louis Sachar is known for his award-winning novel, Holes, as well as the Wayside School series and others. This is the eighth book of Marvin Redpost’s adventures.

RELATED LINKS:
www.randomhouse.com/kids/marvinredpost or www.louissachar.com/Marvin.htm