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Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012 | Intermediate Fiction
In this Australian import, a magical stuffed rat named Rodney gives eleven-year-old Ruth three tries to escape her disorganize...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on December 1, 2012
Maureen McCarthy’s writing is charming, with realistic details and dialogue that rings true. Eleven-year-old Ruth Craze is a likable heroine. The descriptions of her feelings are the most poignant passages in the book, as she deals with the loss of a beloved aunt: “Since the funeral, Ruth knew she hadn’t been herself. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
