Racso and the Rats of NIMH
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‘Racso, a brash and boastful little rodent, is making his way to Thorn Valley, determined to learn how to read and write and become a hero. His bragging and lies get him off to a bad start, but a crisis gives him the opportunity to prove his mettle. A worthy successor [to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, a Newbery Medal winner by the author’s father].’ ‘BL. 1986 Children’s Editors’ Choices (BL)Children’s Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC)Notable 1986 Childrens’ Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)1986 Children’s Books (NY Public Library)Best Science Fiction/Fantasy 1986 (VOYA)
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780064402453
- Publication Date
- September 1, 1988
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Original Publication Date
- June 12, 1986
- Page Count
- 288
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 9 - 12 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 85042634
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 18455823
- Lexile® Level
- 700L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~Q
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~4.5
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