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58 pp.
| Candlewick |
August, 2016 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-7636-0$14.99
(2)
1-3
Illustrated by
Matt Myers.
Wanting to emulate their father, a tough rat named Big Lou, Louie and Ralphie Ratso decide to play mean tricks on classmates and neighbors. But each attempt at being tough backfires--winning sterling reputations for the Ratsos. What will happen when Big Lou finds out? Generous black-and-white illustrations evoke the rundown-city setting and reinforce the text's light tone. A beginning chapter book with heart.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2016