Rats: Wild Reads

by Jan Mark

This fantastic book about rats covers a wide range of topics. Find out about traveling rats and rats that live in trees; or read the story of Alex's pet rat, Ratty. Packed with facts and illustrations (did you know that rats can live anywhere - even in sewers?!) This is a wonderful
introduction to the animal world for young readers.

For real rat enthusiasts this book also suggests websites and places to visit to find out even more!

32 pages, Paperback

First published December 8, 2005

About the author

Janet Marjorie Mark (1943-2006) was a British children's author and two time winner of the Carnegie Medal. She also taught art and English in Gravesend, Kent, was part of the faculty of Education at Oxford Polytechnic in the early 1980s and was a tutor and mentor to other writers before her death from meningitis-related septicaemia.

Meet the author:

What is your favourite animal?
The noble rat

What is your favourite boy’s name?
George

What is your favourite girl’s name?
Marjorie

What is your favourite food?
Pickled herring

What is your favourite music?
Klezmer

What is your favourite hobby?
Listening to music