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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999 · Est. 4 hour read
I Was a Rat!
A boy claims he was a rat. Is he a monster, a freak, or just misunderstood?
3.6/5 Goodreads · 2,963 ratings
164 pages· 28,172 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Roger insists he was once a rat, but now he's caught in a whirlwind of accusations—from monster to fairground freak. As the press spins tales and the world doubts him, only a royal intervention and a touch of magic might reveal the truth. Amidst a Royal Wedding, Roger's journey is a whimsical blend of humor and adventure. Can he prove he's just a peculiar boy, or is there more to his story?
From the publisher
“ I Was a Rat!” So insists a scruffy boy named Roger. Maybe it’ s true. But what is he now? A terrifying monster running wild in the sewers? “The Daily Scourge” is sure of it. A victim of “ Rodent Delusion” ? The hospital nurse says yes. A lucrative fairground freak? He is to Mr. Tapscrew. A champion wriggler and a budding thief? That’ s what Billy thinks. Or just an ordinary small boy, though a little ratty in his habits? Only three people believe this version of the story. And it may take a royal intervention– and a bit of magic– to convince the rest of the world. Set against the backdrop of a Royal Wedding– and a playful parody of the press, “I Was a Rat!” is a magical weaving of humor, fairy tale, and adventure.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 164
- Words
- 28,172
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 720L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.6
- F&P level
- ~Q
Publication
- Published
- February 1, 2002
- First published
- January 1, 1999
- Publisher
- Perfection Learning
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780756910709
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