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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016 · Est. 28 min read
The Infamous Ratsos
By Kara LaReau, Matt Myers (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Infamous Ratsos series
Two brothers try to prove themselves as tough in their neighborhood, but their actions keep having unintended consequences
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,101 ratings
64 pages· 2,446 words· Est. 28 min read
Bookroo's summary
Louie and Ralphie Ratso are determined to prove their toughness, just like their dad, Big Lou. But every attempt to act tough hilariously backfires, resulting in accidental good deeds. As they navigate the Big City, the brothers face a dilemma: what will Big Lou say when he discovers their soft side? This warmhearted tale explores the true meaning of toughness and the unexpected joy of kindness. Will the Ratso brothers embrace their softer side, or will they find a way to impress their dad without losing themselves?
From the publisher
A 2017 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book
Louie and Ralphie Ratso are no softies! Readers are sure to chuckle as the determined Ratso brothers’ plans to act tough go hilariously awry.
Louie and Ralphie Ratso’s dad, Big Lou, always says that there are two kinds of people: those who are tough and those who are soft. Louie and Ralphie are tough, tough, tough, just like Big Lou, and they’re going to prove it. But every time they try to show just how tough they are, the Ratso brothers end up accidentally doing good deeds instead. What’ll Big Lou do when he finds out they’ve been acting like softies all over the Big City? Perfect for emerging and reluctant readers, this clever and surprisingly warmhearted chapter book shows that being tough all the time can be really tough.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 2,446
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.5
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 187531
Publication
- Published
- September 12, 2017
- First published
- August 2, 2016
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780763698751
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