N. Longworth

Fab for a teacher., 21 Jan 2013

I love this book! I brought it to read to my reception class, the rhymes are great (some people said they didn't like them but I found that so long as you find the pace they're fab), I thought the book was going to be too sad at first, but the ending where the rat is actually happy because he gets to eat cake means it's still a great read. The illustations are great, especially the dopey looking horse.

My favourite thing about this book is that a lot of the boys in my class aren't interested in books or storytime at the end of the day, but the voices I'll be able to do for the highway rat mean that I'm sure they'll love it! Also, the rhymes and repitition will be good for the… Read more

Fantastic...unless you have a heart condition., 12 Sep 2012

This game is so great, but we can't play it at christmas anymore, my mums banned it because my fiercly competitive dad comes out with a severe stutter and my diabetic grandad nearly has a heart attack as they get so furiously competitive... I think it's great though!

So very very close to a 5 *, 25 May 2009

A really incredibly book, absolutely engrossing, to me, it dragged a little in the middle and being someone that doesnt always read i had to force myself to keep reading for a few chapters, but at the end of the day, amazing.