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The Highway Rat

by

Julia Donaldson

Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

'Give me your buns and your biscuits! Give me your chocolate éclairs! For I am the Rat of the highway, and the Rat Thief never shares!'

 

A rollicking rhyme in the style of Alfred Noyes' famous poem 'The Highwayman', this is the story of the villainous Highway Rat, who gallops along the highway stealing food from other animals - clover from a rabbit, nuts from a squirrel, and even his own horse's hay. But when he encounters a cunning duck, will the dastardly Rat finally get his comeuppance?

 

With distinctive illustrations full of fun and character by Julia's long-time collaborator Axel Scheffler.

 

Publisher: Alison Green Books

  • Julia Donaldson

    Julia Donaldson is one of today's most popular writers. Her bestselling titles include The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and Room on the Broom. Although she is best-known for her picture books, Julia also writes longer novels, plays and songs. She lives in Glasgow and spends a lot of time on stage performing her brilliant sell-out singalong shows!

     

    Julia Donaldson is the Children's Laureate 2011-13.

     

    http://www.juliadonaldson.co.uk
    Julia Donaldson
    Julia Donaldson

  • Axel Scheffler

    Axel Scheffler has achieved worldwide acclaim for his children's book illustration, and his books have been translated into over twenty languages. He has illustrated many children's books including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo Child's, The Snail and the Whale and Room on the Broom. Born in Germany, Axel now lives in London with his partner and daughter.

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