Runaway Ralph
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1970 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Runaway Ralph

Written by Beverly Cleary · Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers

Book #2 in the Ralph Mouse series

A mouse on a motorcycle escapes home, facing wild dangers and unexpected friendships at summer camp.

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191 pages· 24,408 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Ralph, a daring mouse with a toy motorcycle, escapes his overprotective family for a summer camp adventure. But the wild isn't as welcoming as he imagined, with fierce cats and strict watchdogs. Amidst the chaos, Ralph meets Garf, a lonely boy who needs a friend. As Ralph navigates these challenges, he must decide if helping Garf is the key to finding his way back home. Can Ralph balance his desire for freedom with the bonds of friendship? Discover the thrilling escapades that test Ralph's courage and heart in this captivating tale.

From the publisher

“The rousing notes of the bugle and the laughter and shouting increased the feeling of rebellion within Ralph. As the last strains of the bugle call hovered in the clear mountain air, Ralph made up his mind. He knew now what he was going to do. He was going to run away. Fed up with his timid mother and uncle and his squirmy little cousins, Ralph hops onto his toy motorcycle and zooms down the road to summer camp. It turns out camp is not all peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and fun. A strict watchdog, a mouse-hungry cat, and a troubled boy named Garf lead Ralph on some fur-raising escapades. Perhaps home isn’t such a bad place to be, if only Ralph can find a way to get there again.

At a glance
Format
Pages
191
Words
24,408
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
890L
Themes & topics
Books about summerBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about campsBooks about miceBooks about friendship
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~U
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5041
Publication
Published
November 1, 1970
First published
January 1, 1970
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780380709533

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