Maurice's Room [Paperback]

Paula Fox (Author), Ingrid Fetz (Illustrator)

Book Description

Maurice is a collector. It doesn't matter how big or clumsy something is - if he likes it, he'll bring it home and, with the help of his friend Jacob, get it into his room somehow. Maurice's room is his special museum.

Maurice's parents can't stand it. They've tried everything to make him get rid of his collection, from having him take trumpet lessons to giving him brand-new toys. Maurice thinks that he's got them licked. But then, one day, they tell him they've got a surprise...

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A boy who collects everything is a source of exasperation to his parents, inspiring them to take drastic, but welcome, measures. Ages 7-11.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (April 30, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689712162
• ISBN-13: 978-0689712166
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,453,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Maurice's Room, April 4, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Maurice's Room (Paperback)

Maurice is a young boy who lives in a city. He loves to collect anything and everything. Maurice's parents don't approve of his collecting. The janitor of his apartment building, Mr. Klenk, finds stuff for Maurice to add to his collections. Because Maurice's parents are getting fed up of not being able to walk into his room thanks to the mess, they think about moving to the country, where they hope Maurice will have less things to collect. Will they move or will Maurice out grow his love for collecting? Read the book and find out.
On a scale from one to five, five being the highest, I'd give the book a four. The plot was good, but it was a bit confusing in parts. For example, it took me a while to figure out that Maurice was a boy. I also had to re-read a couple of other parts before they made sense.
The author, Paula Fox, used good descriptive words. She makes the reader actually feel like they were there, not just reading about it. I would reccomend "Maurice's Room" to kids ages 9 to 12.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kids love this book!, January 9, 2002

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DaTeacher (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maurice's Room (Paperback)

As a teacher of very bright children, it is always a challenge to find literature that is appealing without being too serious. This book is lighthearted and humorous, but can be interpreted at many levels. Though some have criticized the parental characters as a bit too laid back and unbelievable, I have interacted with many parents who are even more laid back. The urban setting lends itself to many discussions, especially in suburban or rural areas. My children have enjoyed the creativity in this story and have been able to grow in their own creativity because of it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Maurice's Room, April 4, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Maurice's Room (Paperback)

I thought the story Maurice's Room should be rated a 3.5. It was good, but it just didn't catch my attention.
I liked the story because it was about a boy who had a different hobby from most boys. Maurice collected everything. When somebody collects something and keeps adding and adding to his or her collection, in the end it pays off. When someone in a book collects something, that character usually has a very different point of view about the objects he or she is collecting, and that makes the story interesting.
I disliked the book because Maurice didn't have a very busy schedule. He played trumpet, but that was a disaster. There also wasn't any excitement because he had a really boring life. I think he should have gone on some adventures; it might have made the story more exciting.