Lost and Found in the City
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2025 · Est. 50 min read

Lost and Found in the City

Written by Cam Higgins · Illustrated by Allison Steinfeld

Book #1 in the Ratnip series

A city rat races against time to return a lost treasure.

3.8/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 194 ratings
128 pages· 4,467 words· Est. 50 min read· ~550L
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Bookroo's summary

Ratnip, a city-dwelling rat with a knack for finding treasures, embarks on a daring nighttime mission. His goal: return a lost cellphone to its owner before dawn. As he navigates the bustling cityscape, Ratnip faces unexpected challenges and thrilling discoveries. Will he succeed in his quest, or will the city prove too daunting? Join Ratnip on this heartwarming adventure filled with surprises and a touch of danger, perfect for young readers eager to explore the world through the eyes of an adventurous rat.

From the publisher

In this first book of the new chapter book series from the author of Good Dog, meet Ratnip, an adorable rat who goes on adventures in the city that are equal parts sweet and icky! Ratnip the rat lives in the City, where there’s always plenty of food to eat…if you know where to look. Dumpster diving isn’t just for finding food, though. It’s also for discovering knick-knacks and adventure! And tonight, Ratnip is on a very special mission to return treasure to its rightful owner. But will he make it home before sunrise? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Ratnip chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

At a glance
Format
Pages
128
Words
4,467
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
~550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
557050
Publication
Published
February 4, 2025
Publisher
Little Simon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665963466

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