
By Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)
A shy rat's speech impediment becomes his secret weapon against a bully.
Rodney Rat struggles with his speech, making him the target of teasing. But when the intimidating Camilla Capybara arrives, the class is terrified. In a surprising twist, Rodney's unique way of speaking turns the tables during a game of Simon Says, revealing unexpected courage. Can Rodney's quiet voice outsmart the bully and save his classmates? Discover how this unlikely hero triumphs, proving that sometimes our perceived weaknesses are our greatest strengths.
Poor Rodney Rat can’t pronounce his R’s and the other rodents tease him mercilessly. But when Camilla Capybara joins Rodney’s class and announces that she is bigger, meaner, and smarter than any of the other rodents, everyone is afraid. It seems she really is bigger, meaner, and smarter than all of the rest of them. Until our unwitting hero, Wodney Wat, catches Camilla out in a game of Simon Says. Read along with Wodney as he surprises himself and his classmates by single-handedly saving the whole class from the big bad bully. Children will delight as shy Rodney Rat triumphs over all and his tiny voice decides the day, R’s or no R’s.
4.9
out of 7
“This book holds a lot of sentimental value as I couldn't say my "R" sound when I was young, either. I remember loving this book then! It's sure to get some laughs, too, but reading it again as an adult, the way it deals with bullying isn't great.”
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