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32 pp.
| Holiday |
April, 2003 |
TradeISBN 0-8234-1742-5$$16.95
(2)
K-3
Illustrated by
Mordicai Gerstein.
In this keen-witted and expertly paced folktale, a feudal lord in ancient Japan wants his castle rid of a large, wily rat. Kimmel's direct and humorous adaptation moves the story along quickly, as do the illustrations, several of which are presented in small panels that provide comic-strip-style action. An author's note contains a brief source note and some samurai history.