Markus and the Girls

by Klaus Hagerup

The return of Markus, who's fallen in love again. Today Markus is in love with Ellen Christine; yesterday it was Therese, but that was after Elisabeth; in short, he's been in love with all the girls... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590785207
• ISBN13: 9781590785201
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Front Street, Incorporated
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

In MARKUS AND THE GIRLS, Klaus Hagerup, a critically acclaimed children's novelist from Norway, illustrates the difficulties of early pubescent childhood. Markus, thirteen, has been in love with every girl in his grade, and now is in love with the lovely Ellen Christine. With his best friend, Sigmund, at his side, Markus experiences the daily troubles coupled with teenage life as he slowly begins his journey into the confusing world of love, in its many shapes and forms. Markus' journeys and friendships, and the diverse, deep characters, make this book one to pick up off the bookshelves. Despite falling under the category of a perhaps typical 'coming-of-age' story, Markus' complex nature and Hagerup's choice of character kept me entertained throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, resulting from its unique characterizations and the comical relationship of Markus and Sigmund, with their quirky natures intertwined. A quick read as well, good for all ages. Reviewed by: Andrew S. Cohen