Synopses & Reviews
Marvin is scared. It is the first day of school and everyone seems to know where to go -- except Marvin. Everyone seems to have a place in class -- except Marvin. And everyone seems to know how to read -- except Marvin.
Marvin's struggle with reading will ring true to reluctant and eager readers alike, and all will share his triumph in Katherine Paterson's reassuring story perfectly captured by Jane Clark Brown's illustrations.
About the Author
Katherine Paterson is one of the world's most renowned children's book authors. Ms. Paterson has received the National Book Award twice and has won the Newbery Medal for both Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved. She is also the author of two other I Can Read Books featuring Marvin, The Smallest Cow in the World and Marvin's Best Christmas Present Ever. Ms. Paterson lives in Barre, Vermont.