"A hilarious helping of pandemonium in the classroom"
Lenny Lemon has only the best intentions when he takes Ratty, a large, lively and surprisingly strong rat into school. Year Five are doing Olden Days School and he’s determined that for once his class, 5B, will beat practically perfect 5A. Ratty could be the winning ticket, after all, what’s more olden days than a wild rat?
Unfortunately this is one of those occasions when Lenny’s attempt to do the right thing, turns out to be the wrong thing. Ratty escapes and pandemonium breaks out as Lenny, his friend Sam and new girl Jess try to catch him.
Narrated with the clear-eyed forthrightness of a ten-year-old, this is very funny indeed. The target audience will love it, but there are treats for adults too including a perfectly timed Thesaurus joke half way through. One to recommend to fans of Pamela Butchart and Danny Wallace.
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I liked the illustrations in this book especially the rat because it looks mischievous and quite funny.
In this book I liked there was a rat that escapes its cage during school and the whole class goes into full-blown panic. I also liked this book because it was like an adventure and the book made me feel quite intrigued to know more of what happened.... Read Full Review
A laugh out loud book full of mayhem and friendship.
This book follows Lenny Lemmon, an ordinary boy, and his best friend Sam. It's Olden Days Day, and Lenny has brought in something special. However, things don't go to plan, and Lenny and his friends have to try and put things right. Will they manage to save the day?
This book was an absolute joy to read, and I had a hard time trying not to laugh. It was full of mayhem and mischief, and I couldn't help but love it. With hilarious illustrations and devious characters, this book is full of laughter and wonder.... Read Full Review
Hilarious brilliant book.
Lenny and Sam are looking forward to the olden Days Day at school.
Everyone brought something from home to show and tell.
Lenny was the last one to show his and it was a rat.
The Rat had escaped and the children were screaming in the classroom, Ms Bottley blows the whistle and the class goes silent.
They find the Rat under the sink. All the children run away scared.
I loved reading the book it was full of laughs and mischief. I couldn’t put it down.
I was imagining it all going on in my head.... Read Full Review
