Marcus Makes a Movie
$20.47
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
2 August 2022
Summary
Stand-up comedian and Hollywood box-office hit Kevin Hart keeps the laughs coming in an illustrated middle-grade novel about a boy who has big dreams of making a blockbuster superhero film. Perfect for readers of James Patterson’s Middle School series and Lincoln Peirce’s Big Nate series.
Marcus is NOT happy to be stuck in after-school film class … until he realizes he can turn the story of the cartoon superhero he’s been drawing for years into an actual MOVIE! There’s just one proble…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593179178 |
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| ISBN-10: | 059317917X |
| Author: | Kevin Hart, Geoff Rodkey |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 2 August 2022 |
| Weight: | 223g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 139mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Authentic dialogue and the ups and downs of his journey keep kid readers on the edge of their seat…” –Parents
“A charming read that demystifies the work of making a movie and celebrates the gifts of authentic friendship.” –Kirkus Reviews
“With its solid comic time and realistic sense of character and dialogue, this energetic love letter to the artistic process provides both practicality and encouragement.” –Publishers Weekly
“A glimpse of what working hard to make a dream a reality looks like.” –Booklist
“Not only is it jam-packed with Hart’s signature humor, but it touches on important themes familiar to Hart, too: the hustle, never giving up and bringing your creative goals to life.” -Variety
About The Author
Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart is an award-winning actor, a comedian, and a number one New York Times bestselling author. His films, including Fatherhood, Jumanji, Captain Underpants, and The Secret Life of Pets, have earned billions at the box office, and his stand-up comedy tours have sold out arenas and football stadiums, leading Forbes to name him the “king of comedy.” His first middle-grade novel, Marcus Makes a Movie, was an instant New York Times bestseller and published to great critical acclaim. In the laugh-out-loud sequel, Marcus Makes It Big, Kevin delivers a heartfelt message about the perils of sudden fame and the importance of sticking close to the friends and family who helped get you there. Kevin is also an entrepreneur, a television producer, and the chairman of the Laugh Out Loud Network and CEO of HartBeat Productions. He lives in Los Angeles with his family.
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