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Super Mario Brothers
Mario and Luigi travel to another dimension to rescue Daisy, a paleontologist, from the evil dictator Koopa and his henchmen, the goombas
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First published January 1, 1993
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About the author
Todd Strasser
224 books800 followersTodd Strasser is an American author of more than 130 novels for adults, young-adults, and middle graders.
His most recent novel is Summer of '69
Booklist review: "Drugs, sex, and rock 'n' roll, those hallmarks of the summer of 1969, are all here, but there's so much more. In this loosely autobiographical novel, Strasser introduces 18-year-old Lucas, who is bright and sensitive but also a screw up…. The picture painted of the Woodstock music festival shows the dark side of peace and love, and the prevalence of drugs is on almost every page…The best part of the book, however, is the one that transcends eras: Lucas' introspection as he contemplates his place in the world."
Kirkus review: "Strasser perfectly captures the golden haze of youth and life on the cusp of adulthood. Readers fascinated with this time period will find much to enjoy... Vietnam, Woodstock, road trips, and acid trips: a sweetly bittersweet, surprising, even melancholy bildungsroman set against a world in flux. Groovy, man."
His most recent young adult novel is Price of Duty:
2018 New York Public Library Best Book for Teens
“Compact and suspenseful, the novel raises important questions about war.” – Kirkus
“This thought-provoking book is both welcome and imperative.” – Booklist * (starred review).
"Rather than attempting to sway the reader, it offers awareness." - VOYA
“Tightly wound and compelling ... appropriate for an older middle school and high school audience. VERDICT: Highly recommended.” – School Library Journal
Bio: Todd was born in New York City. When he was young his parents moved to Roslyn Heights, New York (Long Island). Todd went to the I.U. Willets Elementary school and then attended the Wheatley School for junior high and high school. His best subjects were math and science. He also liked to read, but he had trouble with spelling and grammar, and didn't do well in English. His favorite sports were tennis, skiing and fishing. Todd went to college at New York University for a few years, and then dropped out. He lived on a commune, then lived in Europe where he was a street musician.
All the while, Todd wrote songs and poems and lots of letters to his friends back home. Finally he decided to try being a writer. He returned to the United States and went to Beloit College where he studied literature and writing.
After college, Todd worked at the Middletown Times Herald-Record newspaper in Middletown, New York, and later at Compton Advertising in New York City. In 1978, Todd sold his first novel, Angel Dust Blues. He used the money to start the Dr. Wing Tip Shoo fortune cookie company. For the next 12 years, Todd sold more fortune cookies than books.
Todd now divides his time between writing books and speaking at schools and conferences. When he's at home, he likes to spend time with his children and dog, Cooper. He still likes to play tennis and ski, but his favorite new sport is surfing.
His most recent novel is Summer of '69
Booklist review: "Drugs, sex, and rock 'n' roll, those hallmarks of the summer of 1969, are all here, but there's so much more. In this loosely autobiographical novel, Strasser introduces 18-year-old Lucas, who is bright and sensitive but also a screw up…. The picture painted of the Woodstock music festival shows the dark side of peace and love, and the prevalence of drugs is on almost every page…The best part of the book, however, is the one that transcends eras: Lucas' introspection as he contemplates his place in the world."
Kirkus review: "Strasser perfectly captures the golden haze of youth and life on the cusp of adulthood. Readers fascinated with this time period will find much to enjoy... Vietnam, Woodstock, road trips, and acid trips: a sweetly bittersweet, surprising, even melancholy bildungsroman set against a world in flux. Groovy, man."
His most recent young adult novel is Price of Duty:
2018 New York Public Library Best Book for Teens
“Compact and suspenseful, the novel raises important questions about war.” – Kirkus
“This thought-provoking book is both welcome and imperative.” – Booklist * (starred review).
"Rather than attempting to sway the reader, it offers awareness." - VOYA
“Tightly wound and compelling ... appropriate for an older middle school and high school audience. VERDICT: Highly recommended.” – School Library Journal
Bio: Todd was born in New York City. When he was young his parents moved to Roslyn Heights, New York (Long Island). Todd went to the I.U. Willets Elementary school and then attended the Wheatley School for junior high and high school. His best subjects were math and science. He also liked to read, but he had trouble with spelling and grammar, and didn't do well in English. His favorite sports were tennis, skiing and fishing. Todd went to college at New York University for a few years, and then dropped out. He lived on a commune, then lived in Europe where he was a street musician.
All the while, Todd wrote songs and poems and lots of letters to his friends back home. Finally he decided to try being a writer. He returned to the United States and went to Beloit College where he studied literature and writing.
After college, Todd worked at the Middletown Times Herald-Record newspaper in Middletown, New York, and later at Compton Advertising in New York City. In 1978, Todd sold his first novel, Angel Dust Blues. He used the money to start the Dr. Wing Tip Shoo fortune cookie company. For the next 12 years, Todd sold more fortune cookies than books.
Todd now divides his time between writing books and speaking at schools and conferences. When he's at home, he likes to spend time with his children and dog, Cooper. He still likes to play tennis and ski, but his favorite new sport is surfing.
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August 25, 2024
I should have DNFed this as soon as I read the line “Luigi was taller and better-looking than Mario”.
Sadly, I did not.
Sadly, I did not.
May 4, 2021
This is a real book that I borrowed from a friend and read in 1994.
May 26, 2022
Without a doubt the best book-adapatation of a movie-adaptation of a video game, that I have ever read.
August 17, 2019
When I die, I would like a very serious man with a very silly voice at my funeral to read this review of the novelization of Super Mario Bros to the people wasting their afternoon to mourn or celebrate my demise, so that they may know that I am the type of person that actually read the novelization of Super Mario Bros and gave it 5 stars on Goodreads and wrote a review of it just to deliver a message to the future.
I hate you all. Go home, forget about me, and name your children after anyone else.
I hate you all. Go home, forget about me, and name your children after anyone else.
February 8, 2026
baby book for babies as my friend Andrew would say, but most importantly correctly recognizes that Luigi is the hot and dateable one with skill and Mario is just kinda there
September 19, 2022
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Om man aldrig uppskattat Super Mario Bros för den fantastiska science fiction-film den är, har man litet att hämta i den här boken. Några scener har stuvats om, ett par plockats bort och väldigt litet lagts till. Det är en väldigt rakt upp och ned version av filmen som hamnat på bokens sidor, kanske kan jag önska att det varit lite mer ambition i den än att bara slå mynt av en storfilm. Den är väldigt lättläst, den riktar sig trots allt till en yngre målgrupp, och är relativt kort. Gillar man filmen, så kommer man nog roas av den här boken med.
English.
If you've never appreciated Super Mario Bros. for the great science fiction movie it is, ther eis little for you in this book. A few scenes have been re-arranged, a couple removed and very little added. It's a very straight up and down version of the film that has ended up on the pages of the book, maybe I wish there had been a little more ambition in it than just cashing in on a blockbuster. It is very easy to read, after all, it is aimed at a younger target group, and is relatively short. If you like the movie, you will probably be amused by this book too.
Om man aldrig uppskattat Super Mario Bros för den fantastiska science fiction-film den är, har man litet att hämta i den här boken. Några scener har stuvats om, ett par plockats bort och väldigt litet lagts till. Det är en väldigt rakt upp och ned version av filmen som hamnat på bokens sidor, kanske kan jag önska att det varit lite mer ambition i den än att bara slå mynt av en storfilm. Den är väldigt lättläst, den riktar sig trots allt till en yngre målgrupp, och är relativt kort. Gillar man filmen, så kommer man nog roas av den här boken med.
English.
If you've never appreciated Super Mario Bros. for the great science fiction movie it is, ther eis little for you in this book. A few scenes have been re-arranged, a couple removed and very little added. It's a very straight up and down version of the film that has ended up on the pages of the book, maybe I wish there had been a little more ambition in it than just cashing in on a blockbuster. It is very easy to read, after all, it is aimed at a younger target group, and is relatively short. If you like the movie, you will probably be amused by this book too.
October 10, 2025
Overdue bonus podcast #590 0502023. "Mamma Mia! Let's-a go back to the 1990s and discuss Todd Strasser's novelization of the 1993 film adaptation of the Super Mario Bros. videogame franchise. It all makes about as much sense as the sentence you just read!"
December 31, 2019
Just like the movie.
January 20, 2022
The story is a mess, easier to follow than the movie though.
Not the fault of the author, blame the screenwriting of the movie.
Not the fault of the author, blame the screenwriting of the movie.
February 2, 2022
A good adaptation of one of the world's greatest movies.
April 17, 2024
Read this at my funeral so all my friends join me in heaven.
June 2, 2024
[2.5] stars
May 12, 2008
A great book for any Mario Bros. fan! This is the movie tie-in edition to the Super Mario Brothers movie, and a great read for younger teens or reluctant readers.
March 15, 2012
It was really amazing but when I saw the movie, it was good but I thought it would involve Peach but Daisy...I don't understand but the book got me really going!!!
March 6, 2022
Interesting and entertaining and the reader can see the difficulty the writers had in adaptating a popular video game into a film (not as common place then as it is today).
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