Gr 1-3- Jean Van Leeuwen's clever story (Dial, 1975) begins when Marvin stakes out a new home in Macy's department store. It has everything a mouse needs-a toy department with doll houses, a mattress section with bedding, TVs, and a deli with many varieties of cheeses. Marvin persuades his friends, Raymond and Fats, to join him. The three mice befriend the store's Santa Claus, who leaves food for them. One day Santa goes missing and the mice are determined to crack the case. Through several failed plans, Marvin learns the value of teamwork and discovers the true spirit of Christmas. The Jazzy bits of Christmas carols between scenes set the mood. The full-cast narration is brilliant, making each character unique and full of life, from the scheming Marvin to the intellectual Raymond and the soulful Fats. A delightful addition to audiobook collections.-Cynthia Grabke, Halifax Elementary School, MA
When Merciless Marvin the Magnificent finds his way into Macy's department store, he thinks he's discovered the best deal a mouse could wish for. Soon Marvin and his pals Raymond the Rat and Fats the Fuse are cozily settled into a dollhouse in the toy department; before long they've even made friends with the store's beloved Santa. Then, to their dismay, Santa goes missing. The world outside the store is dark, cold, and dangerous. But that won't stop three brave mice. Marvin and his gang will risk whatever they must to crack the crime, rescue Santa, and save Christmas! Full Cast's first Marvin recording, The Great Cheese Conspiracy, won a Publisher's Weekly “Listen Up” Award and the 2005 Golden Headset Award for Children's Audio. Now our artistic director, Daniel Bostick, reprises his hilarious rendition of Marvin-and caps off the recording with a special bonus: the beloved poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas” as recited by Marvin himself!
When Merciless Marvin the Magnificent finds his way into Macy's department store, he thinks he's discovered the best deal a mouse could wish for. Soon Marvin and his pals Raymond the Rat and Fats the Fuse are cozily settled into a dollhouse in the toy department; before long they've even made friends with the store's beloved Santa. Then, to their dismay, Santa goes missing. The world outside the store is dark, cold, and dangerous. But that won't stop three brave mice. Marvin and his gang will risk whatever they must to crack the crime, rescue Santa, and save Christmas! Full Cast's first Marvin recording, The Great Cheese Conspiracy, won a Publisher's Weekly “Listen Up” Award and the 2005 Golden Headset Award for Children's Audio. Now our artistic director, Daniel Bostick, reprises his hilarious rendition of Marvin-and caps off the recording with a special bonus: the beloved poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas” as recited by Marvin himself!
The Great Christmas Kidnapping Caper
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940171725938 |
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Publisher: | Full Cast Audio |
Publication date: | 01/01/2007 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |