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Product DescriptionHere is a novelized version of the new hit comedy film released by Fox Studios in December '06. It's an expanded version of Milan Trenc's picture storybook for children, The Night at the Museum, which was first published by Barron's several seasons ago. On his very first night at work, the night guard at New York's Museum of Natural History begins to see the museum's exhibits come to life. He tells his son about the many strange things he sees each night. At first reluctant to believe his father's fanciful tales, the son begins to see Dad in a new light when he, too, spends a night at the museum. He discovers that his father's amazing world is real. The film's unusual and entertaining story, starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Mickey Rooney, and Dick Van Dyke, is faithfully recreated in this funny and fanciful novelization for young readers.ReviewA NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER!About the AuthorLeslie Goldman has written a wide array of books for children, including readers, more than a dozen junior novelizations, original fiction for middle-grade and young adult readers, and nonfiction. She also teaches courses in young adult novel writing. She lives in Brooklyn, NY,From the Inside Flap(back cover) On his very first night as security guard at New York's Museum of Natural History, Larry watches amazed as the museum's exhibits come to life. Later, he tells his son the astounding things he has seen. At first reluctant to believe his father's strange tales, Nick begins to see his Dad in a new light when he, too, spends a night at the museum. Dinosaur bones can't really come to life... or can they?