I Was a Rat! Or, The Scarlet Slippers
Philip Pullman, Peter Bailey
Featuring wonderful new illustrations from Peter Bailey, this intriguing and exciting tale of chance and misfortune by multi award-winning Philip Pullman, is perfect for readers young and old.
I was a Rat! Roger insists, and insists . . . In fact, when Bob the cobbler and his washerwoman wife, Joan, find the young boy abandoned on their doorstep, these are the only words he says. And he does have ratty behaviour, it’s true.
Staying with Bob and Joan, however, Roger learns quickly to behave more like a human child. They try to find his parents, but the orphanage, police and hospital all have nothing on their records about a lost boy in the city. What is the truth? As more and more people find out about Roger the mysterious rat-boy he faces more and more danger. But sometimes help comes from the most unexpected of places . . .
Reviews
i liked this book because it was a funny fiction book . My favourite person in the book is Roger because i found it interesting when Roger continued to say " I Was A Rat " . i would really recommend this book to people who like funny and made up stories
Captain Sunny Paddington 07.07.2025
intresting
Doctor Blossom Teacup 18.10.2022
I didn’t really like this book In my opinions I wouldn’t recommend this book however my favourite part was the end as it was a happy ending.
Anonymous 09.04.2022
I was a rat is a really interesting book full of suspense. It was very exciting and I loved it so I would definitely recommend it!
Judge Venus Jellybaby 03.09.2021
I quite liked this book. I learnt a couple new words and realised how people who go to any lengths to get publicity.My favourite character was Mary Jane ( Princess Aurelia) because she was very caring and tried to help Roger.I would recommend this book to 10 year old children.
Viscountess Diamond Tinkle 30.08.2021
I’d rate as a 3 to start as it’s very slow to start, but gets there eventually, so I gave it a 4!
Commander Raccoon Teacup 12.09.2020
My favourite character was Roger. He was funny. I would recommend this book to someone who is interested in animals.
Anonymous 10.09.2020
This book was so funny. I loved it.
Anonymous 10.09.2020
Roger and marry Anne are both my favourite characters. The book had a lot of feeling. It was funny how Roger got so confused about everything. I liked the the way that there is a lesson in it which is you can’t believe everything you read.
Anonymous 30.08.2020
I found this story quite interesting and the ending was really unexpected.
Sergeant Cello Rubber-duck 23.08.2020
It was a fictional book, with shocking twists. For example, it turned out at the end to be the story of Cinderella! Another beautiful novel by Philip Pullman. 4 stars!
Anonymous 16.08.2020
Great stor
Major Flash Squirrel 16.08.2020
It was a bit odd but good
Judge Quicksand Quarantine 12.08.2020
This is an adventure story with a boy called Roger. People think he is a rat monster because they saw him in the sewers. He is captured by the government and he is meant to be sentenced for being a monster. He was once a real rat but not a monster. My favourite character is Roger as he likes chewing things and he did things that made me laugh. I recommend my sister reads this book.
Sergeant Gonzo Legend 11.08.2020
This is a fictional book, that I enjoyed reading. My favourite character in this story was Roger because he is very adventurous and caring. I'd recommend this book to everyone... best book I have ever read.
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