Racso and the Rats of NIMH
Racso and the Rats of NIMH
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Racso and the Rats of NIMH

Written by Jane Leslie Conly & illustrated by Leonard Lubin
Part of the Rats of NIMH Book Series
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9 - 12
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288
Page count
700L
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Sep 1, 1988
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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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