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Shrek! Novel (Movie tie-ins)

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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!

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.

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.

The thing that disappoints me is. The fact that this Shrek is the same as the movie. I found a few goofs in the book regarding one left out word. And, another word that should of been left out. The only thing I would say is. This book is a good version of the movie. I would recommend the other Shrek.

Shrek is the best movie ever. On the case it says 6-12 yrs of age only like it but hay take it from me I like it and i'm 14. My dad even likes and and all of my friends like it. It's one of the most popular movies of the year. Everybody in my school is talking about it and they say they love it to. All thow most of the people in my scholl don't like cartoons they heard about this movie and inspired them to give things a chance. They say that some cartoons are cool but not all of them. They said that giving things a chance is best because if u don't then u could be missing out on one of the best things in life. By seeing Shrek it has been the vibe of the town or school. My mom got free tikets just so she and I could see it again she really likes the movie.

If you like the story of Shrek that you saw on the movie screen, I supposed you'd like this version of that story. But, if you want the original Shrek, please read the book by William Steig. You will find a different story, but you'll find the real thing.

One objection to the movie's story - supposedly the message was that it doesn't matter what you look like. But it makes fun of short people.

One other note: all of the young reviewers of this Ellen Weiss version of Shrek need to go back to school and take some spelling lessons.

of course the Movie is GREAT and I'm going to buy it. But the book has some things the movie doesn't. shrek is about a a big green Giant who wins the love of a princess and he has a talking donkey for a friend yes it does sound silly but the movie and book are GREAT. in the movie Shrek is Mike Miyres (I spalled his name wrong its the guy who playes austin powers) the Princess is camaron Diaz (I spelled her name wrong too she played at my bst friends wedding and she played merry in there is something about merry) the donkey is played my eddie Murfy (I spelled his name wrong too he played in doctor dollittle 1 and 2 and he played in bowfinger). read the book, see the movie, listen to the soundtrack and have FUN (sorry for my spalling errores)

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