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I Was a Rat: or the Scarlet Slipper [Large Print] (Paperback)

by Philip Pullman (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Galaxy; Large type edition edition (2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0754061329
  • ISBN-13: 978-0754061328
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,203,224 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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With the feel of a Grimm's Fairy Story, but with a thoroughly modern twist, Philip Pullman's I Was a Rat is an intriguing, sparkling story by an author who never ceases to amaze. When Old Bob the Cobbler and his Washerwoman Wife, Joan, find a strange little boy on their doorstep, the search for his true parentage begins. But the child, who insists that he was once a rat, a condition diagnosed as "rodent delusion" by the doctor, finds coming to terms with being a normal little boy rather confusing. Taken to the Palace by the Philosopher Royal - who decides that he is indeed a "curious and interesting case", his fame spreads and he finds himself back on the streets, facing ridicule on the pages of the Daily Scourge where he is maligned as a monster, and finds his life threatened because of his reputation.

Set against the backdrop of a Royal Wedding--which in itself gives Pullman the opportunity to take a wry and effective sideways glance at the way the press can manipulate public feeling, and with the addition of a smart twist to the tale which allows the newly-wed Princess Aurelia to show her true colours--I Was a Rat is pure pleasure from beginning to end and gives Pullman yet another opportunity to prove that his startling ability to effortlessly transport readers to another dimension is a force to be reckoned with. An absolute must read for every child, but particularly for ages 7 to 11. --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Roger insists he was a rat. But what is he now? A terrifying monster rampaging in the sewers? A money-spinning fairground freak? Or just an ordinary small boy, though a little ratty in his habits? Only three people believe this version of the story. Only one of them knows who Roger really is. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply Affecting, 30 Oct 2000
By Mrs. K. A. Wheatley "katywheatley" (Leicester, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Was a Rat!: Or, the scarlet slippers (Hardcover)
A great twist on a conventional fairy story. I didn't work it out until almost the end and was tickled pink! Otherwise it is a very touching story and my heart bled for little Roger and all his trials and tribulations. A terrific book.
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