Night at the Museum: The Junior Novelization - Softcover

Leslie Goldman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764135767 ISBN 13: 9780764135767

Publisher: Sourcebooks Young Readers, 2006

Synopsis

Here is a novelized version of the new hit comedy film released by Fox Studios in December 06. Its an expanded version of Milan Trencs picture storybook for children, The Night at the Museum, which was first published by Barrons several seasons ago. On his very first night at work, the night guard at New Yorks Museum of Natural History begins to see the museums exhibits come to life. He tells his son about the many strange things he sees each night. At first reluctant to believe his fathers fanciful tales, the son begins to see Dad in a new light when he, too, spends a night at the museum. He discovers that his fathers amazing world is real. The films unusual and entertaining story, starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Mickey Rooney, and Dick Van Dyke, is faithfully recreated in this funny and fanciful novelization for young readers.

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From the Inside Flap

(back cover)
On his very first night as security guard at New YorkÂ’s Museum of Natural History, Larry watches amazed as the museumÂ’s exhibits come to life. Later, he tells his son the astounding things he has seen. At first reluctant to believe his fatherÂ’s strange tales, Nick begins to see his Dad in a new light when he, too, spends a night at the museum.

Dinosaur bones canÂ’t really come to life . . . or can they?

About the Author

Leslie Goldman has written a wide array of books for children, including readers, more than a dozen junior novelizations, original fiction for middle-grade and young adult readers, and nonfiction. She also teaches courses in young adult novel writing. She lives in Brooklyn, NY,

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Young Readers
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0764135767
• ISBN 13: 9780764135767
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144