In the Pet House
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025

In the Pet House

Written by Cam Higgins · Illustrated by Allison Steinfeld

Book #6 in the Ratnip series

A streetwise rat and a bored guinea pig seek adventure beyond their comfort zones.

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128 pages· ~620L
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Bookroo's summary

Ratnip, a street-savvy rat, visits Diana, a pampered guinea pig living in an apartment. While Diana enjoys her luxurious life, she's restless for excitement. Ratnip, familiar with the thrill of the unknown, offers her a taste of adventure. Will Diana embrace the chaos of the city, or will Ratnip find comfort in the quiet life? Their journey promises unexpected twists and new friendships, perfect for young readers eager for a tale of exploration and discovery.

From the publisher

Ratnip befriends a pet guinea pig in this sixth book of the chapter book series from the author of Good Dog. Ratnip ventures off the City’s streets and into an apartment building to visit Diana, his pet guinea pig friend. Ratnip is very impressed by Diana’s luxurious life in her pet house, but Diana is bored and itching for adventure. And adventure is something that Ratnip knows a thing or two about! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, Ratnip chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

At a glance
Format
Pages
128
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
November 18, 2025
Publisher
Little Simon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665981002

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