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From the New York Times bestselling author of I Am A Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President
“A witty mash-up of favorite fantasy motifs.”—New York Times Book Review
“Ratscalibur is funny, it’s scary, and it’s sweet, like life. But it has talking rats and…
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Ratscalibur reveals what happens when a ragician turns grade seven student—Joey—into a rat. Joey becomes Ratscalibur when he pulls a spork from a dehydrated scone. The other rats are convinced he can help save their kingdom but Joey is not so confident. Still, if he wants the chance to become a boy again, he must help the rodents fight their devious enemies. Rich in humor, this book’s charm also comes from illuminating a character who is quite certain he’s not meant to be a hero. This novel is full of original twists that will keep readers turning pages.
From Joan's list on The best children’s books with rat or mouse adventures.
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