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The Highway Rat

By Julia Donaldson

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The Highway Rat

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The rollicking adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. 'Give me your buns and your biscuits! Give me your chocolate eclairs! For I am the Rat of the highway, and the Rat Thief never shares!' Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel - he even steals his own horse's hay. Will he finally meet his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck? - Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers - A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, 'The Highwayman', from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator - Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot - Adventure, friendship and learning to be kind are at the heart of this story - The Highway Rat has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from David Tennant (Highway Rat), Nina Sosanya (Duck), Rob Brydon (Horse), Tom Hollander (Squirrel) and Frances de la Tour (Rabbit) - The animated film of The Scarecrows' Wedding stars voice artists including Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) voicing Reginald Rake, Jessie Buckley (Wicked Little Letters, Wild Rose) as Betty O'Barley, Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Alice and Jack) as Harry O'Hay, all led by Sophie Okonedo (Slow Horses, Hotel Rwanda) as the Narrator. - Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024. Praise for The Highway Rat: 'A classic picture book ... great to read aloud' BBC Radio 4 'Front Row' 'Donaldson's ear for rhyme is unequalled and Scheffler's busy, funny illustrations make this ideal for reading aloud' Daily Mail
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
32
Release Date:
2016-07-07
Publication Date:
2016-07-07
Publisher:
Scholastic Ltd.
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1407170732
ISBN13:
9781407170732
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
3
Maximum Reading Age:
7
Weight:
221 g
Height:
249 cm
Width:
280 cm
Thickness:
5 cm

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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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