The Children Who Smelled a Rat
By Allan Ahlberg
Strange parcels, a missing baby and a hypnotic bird leave the twins chasing answers.
Genres
What is The Children Who Smelled a Rat about?
Join the Gaskitt family in a whirlwind of adventure! Mrs Gaskitt discovers a mysterious parcel, Mr Gaskitt misplaces baby Gary, and the twins' teacher, Mrs Fritter, starts acting very strangely. Meanwhile, their cat, Horace, has a peculiar encounter with a hypnotic bird. Can the twins, Gus and Gloria, unravel these odd happenings? A delightful mix of humour and mystery awaits!
About the author
Allan Ahlberg is a much-loved British author who has written many fun and imaginative books for children. He is famous for stories like 'Peepo!' and 'Each Peach Pear Plum', which he often created with his wife, Janet. Allan’s books are known for their clever rhymes, gentle humour, and wonderful illustrations.
Pages
80 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
This edition
2018
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