Shrek! Novel (Movie tie-ins) [Paperback]

Ellen Weiss (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Movie tie-ins

Journey with a no-nonsense ogre named Shrek who's off to face the evil Lord Farquaad with the help of his hilarious companion, Donkey. Shrek is sent on a quest to slay the Dragon and save the beautiful Princess Fiona who has a deep, dark secret.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (April 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0141312491
• ISBN-13: 978-0141312491
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #863,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ellen Weiss has lost count of how many kids' books she's written, that's how long she's been doing it. There are probably over 200, from board books to chapter books to middle-grade novels, fiction and nonfiction, silly and serious. They have won many awards, and have been adapted into a Disney TV movie and a BBC radio play. Two of them, THE TAMING OF LOLA and PORKY AND BESS, were named Bank Street Best Books of 2010. She loves to collaborate, and she often writes with her husband, Mel Friedman. She also loves to rescue stray dogs, but she had to stop when the aforementioned Mel Friedman told her he would divorce her if she brought home one more filthy, un-housebroken, weird mutt.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun-Filled, Adventurous Story!, May 21, 2001

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Lindsay E. Holeman "actress873" (NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shrek! Novel (Movie tie-ins) (Paperback)

This story is very cleverly and creatively done. The characters are funny, especially the annoying, hilarious donkey who just won't stop talking!! Shrek is an interesting protagonist for a story. A giant who rescues random damsels-in-distress and fights and acts like a knight- even though judging by his physical appearance, one would never guess this giant could be so gentle and kind-hearted. The princess Shrek rescues has a secret. I won't tell you what it is. (I don't want to spoil the surprise) but it's a great story, fun characters, and an awesome adventure! The movie is great, too. So- movie or book, I'm sure it will be enjoyable to learn the story of Shrek, the gentle, kind-hearted giant. Enjoy!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A film?, September 5, 2001

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Gustavo (Madrid, SPAIN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shrek! Novel (Movie tie-ins) (Paperback)

I am a 14-years-old boy and I have read thousands of books and I have seen thousands of films. A week ago, I decided to go to the cinema to see this film,'Shrek'. I spent the most enjoyable 2 hours(approx.) sat on a chair in front of a screen. I am Spanish so I aw the Spanish version. Simply awesome. I do not think 'Shrek' is a film. The magic this Spielberg-film (as always) transmits to its viewer converts it in something more than just a film. I haven't seen a film, I have seen a reflection of life, an exciting story, a disconnection of the same rutine which we experince when we watch any film. 'Shrek is different', 'Shrek' is simply the best film I have seen EVER. The book has also caused an impact on me. It is a beautiful story which will entertain everyone who sees or reads it, doesn't matter the age. This is why I can't avoid giving 'Shrek' the maximum punctuation, because it is more than a film and a book. It's... MAGIC.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent--- Clearly a Winner!!, April 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Shrek! Novel (Movie tie-ins) (Paperback)

After I saw the movie, Shrek, I was dying to recieve the book based on the movie. No, I did not want to read the original version because, well... picture books aren't my thing. The book followed the movie completely-- it only left out a few slight details that you hardly notice, but otherwise, the book is very much like the film. I would recommend this book to anyone who has seen the movie Shrek-- or is just a fan of Shrek! Ellen Weiss clearly knows how to transform a great movie in an excellent book. I give it two thumbs up! Yes, the movie gives the message that it doesn't matter what you look like, but they were making fun of Lord Farquaad--excuse me, the bad guy?! I mean, he injurs innocent gingerbread men! How cruel is that? Unless you're on Farquaad's side, I believe that they were not making fun of petite people-- and that's another thing, that's nice to refer to them as "short people"-- geez, that's really respectful.