Emmy and the Home for Troubled Girls
by Lynne Jonell
Illustrated by Jonathan Bean
Emmy is back along with her rodent friends in this sequel to
Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking
Rat. Emmy just wants to have some normal non-rodent friends and a normal non-rodent life, but it seems that
every time she tries to make a new friend, a rodent pops up to talk. Emmy can speak rodent and with the help of her
friend Ratty, she can shrink too. Emmy needs all of Ratty's magic when she discovers a new plot by the wicked Miss
Balmy the rat. With its quick plot twists and turns, this sequel offers all the adventure and laughs of the first
book. Emmy isn't the most likable of main characters but as she learns the importance of true friends and loyalty,
we see a lot in her that rings true. This is an entertaining novel, even for those who missed Emmy's first adventure,
and the ending has all the thrills anyone could ask for—definitely a keeper. |
The Book |
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) |
October 14, 2008 |
Hardcover |
0805081518 / 9780805081510 |
Children’s / Ages 9 - 12 / Fantasy |
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The Reviewer |
Jan Fields |
Reviewed 2008 |
NOTE: Reviewer Jan
Fields is the editor of Kid Magazine Writers emagazine and has written dozens of
stories and articles for the children's magazine market. |
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