The Horn Book Guide

YOUNGER FICTION

LaReau, Kara

The Infamous Ratsos Are Not Afraid

89 pp. | Candlewick | September, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-7637-7 $14.99

(2) 1-3 Illustrated by Matt Myers. Newly reformed Ratso brothers Louie and Ralphie plan to turn a vacant lot into a community arcade, but there's a hitch: the lot is next to a creepy house. Louie faces his fears, approaches the scary resident, and discovers a way to help another creature. The relatable situations, progressive plot, expressive illustrations, and easy-to-read text create a satisfying follow-up to the Geisel Honor–winning The Infamous Ratsos.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2017