Marcus Makes a Movie
2021 The New York Times Best Seller
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 problem: he has no idea what he's doing. So he'll need help, from his friends, his teachers, Sierra, the strong-willed classmate with creative dreams of her own, even Tyrell, the local bully who'd be a perfect movie villain if he weren't too terrifying to talk to. Making this movie won't be easy. But as Marcus discovers, nothing great ever is--and if you want your dream to come true, you've got to put in the hustle to make it happen. Comedy superstar Kevin Hart teams up with award-winning author Geoff Rodkey and lauded illustrator David Cooper for a hilarious, illustrated, and inspiring story about bringing your creative goals to life and never giving up, even when nothing's going your way.
Book Details
- Publisher: Yearling Books
- Publish Date: May 3rd, 2022
- Pages: 224
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 8.20in - 5.60in - 0.70in - 0.45lb
- EAN: 9780593179178
- Recommended age: 08-12
- Categories: • Comics & Graphic Novels - General• Humorous Stories• Performing Arts - Film
About the Author
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, with Kirkus Reviews praising it as "a charming read . . . that celebrates the gifts of authentic friendship" and Publishers Weekly calling it an "energetic love letter to the artistic process." 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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Praise for this book
"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