The Infamous Ratsos
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016 · Est. 28 min read

The Infamous Ratsos

Written by Kara LaReau · Illustrated by Matt Myers

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

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64 pages· 2,446 words· Est. 28 min read· 580L
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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.

Awards

Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor (2017)
At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
2,446
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
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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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