The Highway Rat
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

The Highway Rat

Written by Julia Donaldson · Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Part of the The Highway Rat series

A snack-stealing rat faces unexpected consequences.

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32 pages· 901 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· AD670L
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Bookroo's summary

The Highway Rat is on a relentless quest, swiping snacks from every creature he encounters. From rabbits to squirrels, no one is safe from his greedy grasp. But as he continues his spree, a twist awaits that could change everything. Will this charming rogue finally meet his match and get what he deserves? Dive into a tale of mischief and comeuppance where the stakes are as high as the stolen treats.

From the publisher

From the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel SchefflerQuick! Hide all your goodies! The Highway Rat’s coming, and he’s going to steal your snacks… He takes clover from a rabbit, nuts from a squirrel – he even steals his own horse’s hay! Can no one stop him? The creators of Stick Man and A Gold Star for Zog stand and deliver this fabulous new story of a wickedly loveable villain who gets his just deserts.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
901
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD670L
Themes & topics
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Kind
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$1799

Kind

Ages 3–5 · 2019
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
157928
Publication
Published
April 1, 2013
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545477581
LCCN
2012009889

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