From Publishers Weekly
「First Stepping Stone Book」に、9歳のマーヴィン・レッドポストを主人公にしたシリーズが新登場。ぼくはロバート王子にちがいない、とマーヴィンは信じていた。ロバート王子は長いあいだ行方不明になっているシャンプー王の息子で、目下のところ大々的な捜索が行なわれていた。マーヴィンがそう信じる理由は――まず、家族のなかで赤毛に青い目をしているのは自分だけだから。それから、マーヴィンが左利きなのは高貴な血が流れているからにちがいない、と先生が言ったから。そしてもうひとつは、おばあちゃんが家族のなかでマーヴィンに似ている人をひとりも思い出せないから。そんな理由から、自分は生まれたときに誘拐されて、何かの偶然でレッドポスト夫妻のところに預けられたにちがいないとマーヴィンは信じるようになった。物語は取るに足らないものだが、生き生きとした会話とマーヴィンの果てしない想像力は読者を引きつけて放さない。登場人物の造形はやや貧弱だが現実味があり、未解決のエンディングは読者に想像の余地を残している。いっぽうで、やや堅い感じのする白黒のイラストはあまり効果的とはいえない。対象年齢6‐9歳。
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --このテキストは、絶版本またはこのタイトルには設定されていない版型に関連付けられています。
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --このテキストは、絶版本またはこのタイトルには設定されていない版型に関連付けられています。
内容説明
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!
From Publishers Weekly
This First Stepping Stone book (see preceding review) heralds the series debut of nine-year-old Marvin Redpost. He is convinced he is Prince Robert, the King of Shampoon's long-lost son currently being sought in a much-publicized campaign. First, Marvin is the only person in his family with red hair and blue eyes. Next, Marvin's teacher says that because he is left-handed he must have royal blood. And finally, Marvin does not remind his grandmother of anyone else in the family. All of this assures Marvin that he must have been kidnapped at birth and accidentally given to Mr. and Mrs. Redpost. Though the story line is frivolous, lively dialogue and Marvin's endless imagination command steady attention. Characterization, however scanty, is at least true to life, and the unresolved ending leaves readers something to think about. The rigid black-and-white illustrations, on the other hand, add little. Ages 6-9.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
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.
メディア掲載レビュー
"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.
From the Back Cover
"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.
著者について
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.
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.
