Author(s): Jane Leslie Conly,Leonard Lubin
No. of Pages: 278 pages
Date Published: 01 Sep 1988
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback | 278 pages
Dimensions: 129.54 x 190.5 x 17.78mm | 294.83g
Language: English
Publication City/Country: New York, NY, United States
Edition: Reprint
Illustrations: Illustrations, unspecified

'Racso, a brash and boastful little rodent, is making his way to Thorn Valley, determined to learn how to read and write and become a hero. His bragging and lies get him off to a bad start, but a crisis gives him the opportunity to prove his mettle. A worthy successor [to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, a Newbery Medal winner by the author's father].' 'BL.

1986 Children's Editors' Choices (BL)Children's Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC)Notable 1986 Childrens' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)1986 Children's Books (NY Public Library)Best Science Fiction/Fantasy 1986 (VOYA)