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The Highway Rat Early Reader

By Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson
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The Highway Rat Early Reader by Julia Donaldson is a delightful children's tale about a mischievous rat who roams the highways on his noble steed, stealing food from travellers. His reign of greed and gluttony is challenged, resulting in an engaging adventure with a valuable lesson about kindness and sharing. The story's rhythm and lively illustrations make it a captivating read for young audiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy fun, rhyming tales that captivate young readers with a mischievous character who takes more than he should, learning valuable lessons along the way. It features delightful illustrations and a humorous storyline that’s perfect for children exploring early reading.

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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling picture book, THE HIGHWAY RAT, is now available in an appealing read-alone format. This Early Reader edition contains the complete classic story and pictures, in a pocket-book format, and with an extra-clear font and layout, to support children who are gaining confidence in reading.

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Give me your buns and your biscuits!
Give me your chocolate eclairs!
For I am the Rat of the highway,
and the Rat Thief never shares!

Life is not safe for the other animals as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit, nuts from a squirrel—he even steals his own horse's hay. Then he finally gets his comeuppance, courtesy of a cunning duck...

A fabulous, rollicking rhyme in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, The Highwayman.

32-pp softcover reader.

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The Highway Rat Early Reader by Julia Donaldson is praised for its engaging storyline and captivating rhymes that delight children. The illustrations complement the text well, creating a vivid and entertaining experience. Reviewers often highlight the book's ability to capture young readers' attention and its potential for teaching values such as sharing and kindness.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781407157214

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alison Green Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 90g

Pages: 40

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