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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
The Highway Rat
By Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
Part of the The Highway Rat series
A snack-stealing rat faces unexpected consequences.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 3,388 ratings
32 pages· 901 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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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