"Superbly economic storytelling that manages to pack quite a thoughtful punch in these days of 'fake news" and is one of the best of the alternative versions of a familiar tale"
Acclaimed author Philip Pullman turns his hand to a stunning and original story for younger readers. Who is Roger? He says he was a rat - and some of the time he behaves like a rat. But, he is also a small boy. Or, he could be the Monster of the sewers…Everyone has a view – including The Daily Scourge – who tells their own version in screaming newspaper headlines.
There is just one person who really knows who Roger is. And she’s the princess…Cleverly, Pullman weaves together strands of story from different sources creating a fast-paced and multi-layered adventure.
Featuring wonderful new illustrations from Peter Bailey, this intriguing and exciting tale of chance and misfortune by multi award-winning Philip Pullman, is perfect for readers young and old. I was a Rat! Roger insists, and insists . . .
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Featuring wonderful new illustrations from Peter Bailey, this intriguing and exciting tale of chance and misfortune by multi award-winning Philip Pullman, is perfect for readers young and old. I was a Rat!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed I Was a Rat! Or, The Scarlet Slippers and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
I Was a Rat! Or, The Scarlet Slippers features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations
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I Was a Rat! Or, The Scarlet Slippers was written by Philip Pullman and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
I Was a Rat! Or, The Scarlet Slippers has 223 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.