Super-Readable Rollercoaster: Rat
Format:Set / collection
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:7th Jan '21
Should be back in stock very soon

Revenge is always sweet. Isn't it?
When his mum is sent back to prison, Al knows exactly who's to blame. Mr Brayker from downstairs has been making trouble for Al's mum ever since they moved in. Al is determined to get his revenge with a plan that involves the only two creatures he can rely on: his pet rats, Venom and Vulture. But things don't turn out exactly as he'd imagined ...When his mum is sent back to prison, Al knows exactly who's to blame. Mr Brayker, who lives downstairs, has been making trouble for Al's mum ever since they moved in, and Al's determined to get his revenge. Ignoring advice from his gran and sister, Plum, Al takes things into his own hands with a plan that involves the only two creatures he can rely on: his pet rats, Venom and Vulture. But things don't turn out exactly as he'd imagined ... Written by award-winning author, Patrice Lawrence, this is a moving story of community, loneliness, and how you never quite know what's going on in someone else's life.
As a secondary English teacher I have no reservations in recommending this book for a class reader, intervention book or even put onto the curriculum as it comes with a full and detailed recourse and lesson pack. * Mr. Palmer, 5* Amazon Review *
Lawrence skillfully gets into the head of her character; we really feel for him [Al] as he tries to navigate the new normal... I was struck by the author's ability to capture Al's bubbling feelings of anger, and how he dealt with them - something I know lots of readers will relate to * Emma Perry, My Book Corner *
... this eye-opening book covers a wide range of themes, including: poverty, crime and the importance of family. * Rob McCann, VIP Reading *
ISBN: 9780198494935
Dimensions: 11mm x 130mm x 199mm
Weight: 172g
152 pages