Mr Tripp Smells a Rat

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What is Mr Tripp Smells a Rat about?

In Room Five, Mr Tripp is a teacher with a sharp sense of humour, a love of riddles and an extraordinary nose. When a pupil’s pet rat escapes, he must track it down before the classroom turns upside down. But the rat is not Mr Tripp’s only problem. Across three lively stories, he faces a surprise birthday, a mysterious itchy outbreak and plenty of classroom chaos. With help from his pupils—and a little bravery—Mr Tripp turns each mishap into an amusing adventure.

About the author

Sandy McKay is a New Zealand author who writes lively, accessible books for children. She is best known for Recycled, which won a children’s book award, and for stories such as My Dad the All Black and One Stroppy Jockey. Sandy enjoys creating funny, engaging adventures that encourage young readers to discover the joy of books.