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Ratbags 5: Dummy Spit

By Tim Harris
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The fifth book in the rat-tastically hilarious Ratbags series, from award-winning bestselling author and funnyman, Tim Harris. The Ratbags have their hands full when a toddler ratbag crashes into town. But where did he come from? Between the muffin mayhem and hairy heists, can Jigsaw and... Read More
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The fifth book in the rat-tastically hilarious Ratbags series, from award-winning bestselling author and funnyman, Tim Harris.

The Ratbags have their hands full when a toddler ratbag crashes into town. But where did he come from? Between the muffin mayhem and hairy heists, can Jigsaw and his friends find the missing parents in time? Or will they have to deal with the dreaded dummy spit?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761346088

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Shiloh Gordon
  • Illustrated by Shiloh Gordon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 150.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 192

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Tim Harris Young Adult

About the Author

Tim Harris is the bestselling author of several laugh-out-loud series for kids, including Toffle Towers, Mr Bambuckle's Remarkables and Exploding Endings. A former primary school teacher of 15 years, Tim fills his stories with quirky scenarios, loveable characters and plenty of imagination. Tim's 'humour with heart' writing style has seen his books receive multiple awards, including five KOALA Honour Books (2017, 2019, two in 2020, and 2021) and a CBCA Notable (2018). His books have been published in Australia and the USA, and have been translated into numerous languages. An advocate for creativity and short stories, Tim conducts presentations and workshops that are both dynamic and entertaining. He is a sought-after presenter, having worked in hundreds of schools across Australia. Tim lives in Sydney with his wife and four young children.

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