Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat

by Lynne Jonell

Book Overview

Emmy was a good girl. At least she tried very hard to be good. She did her homework without being told. She ate all her vegetables, even the slimy ones. And she never talked back to her nanny, Miss Barmy, although it was almost impossible to keep quiet, some days.

She really was a little too good. Which is why she liked to sit by the Rat. The Rat was not good at all . . .

Hilarious, inventive, and irresistably rodent-friendly,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312384602
• ISBN13: 9780312384609
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Square Fish
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.1" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

A classic in the making

I really enjoyed this book, it was a pleasant read even for an adult like me! If you have a child who has a sense of mystery and enjoys stories involving rodents, this is the perfect tale! Suspense, mysterious powers, cute animals and a believable cast of diverse and lively characters. The best part was the illustrations which appear on every page, when you're finished reading... take some time to flip the edge and enjoy! I can't wait to check out this authors other works. An absolute joy to read for all ages.

Book

This was purchased for a our local library. Can't comment on the book itself, as I haven't read it. But shipping was fast and book was in the condition promised.

Amazing and Different.

This book was a great read for me. It was unlike any book that I had ever read. This was the story a girl named Emmy whose parents are always away, and whose classmates hardly know she exists. With the help of the class rat, Emmy figures out the secret behind her strange life. A great read, I could hardly put it down. I reccommend this book to everyone and think it would make a great gift.

amazing book

I read this book to my 5 kids age 5 to 11 and they all loved it and were enthralled. so imaginative and the message embedded in it is inspiring the book is physically beautiful. it was so original

A satisfying read from beginning to end.

Lynne has created an instant classic; it reminds me of my favorite stories like Stowaway to the Mushroom Planet and Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang. Her story has memorable characters that you'll love and enjoy right from the start and a storyline that combines mystery, magic, real life problems and wonderful, droll humor. It's delightful to watch Emmy break out of her "too goodness" to solve the mystery and to save her family. Not to mention saving not just herself but all of her newly made friends. It's gripping, its a bit scary, its funny and comforting. It is a satisfying read from beginning to end that I think kids and adults both would enjoy.

Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat

A diabolical nanny, a clever thoughtful little girl and a talking rat face off in this deliciously witty and intelligent story. Emmy is an exceedingly well-behaved girl who enjoyed life with her parents and had many friends before an inheritance from a great uncle brings an end to cozy family interactions and Emmy and her parents move to her Great-Uncle's mansion. Now Emmy attends a new school, her parents are always off traveling and Emmy is supervised by Miss Barmy, a very unpleasant and strange nanny who is constantly tearing down her self- esteem and giving her mysterious medicines, one turned her face orange. Her classmates and teacher hardly notice her, "Emma? Emmaline Addison?" Mr. Herbifore gazed out over the heads of his students. Emmy stood up. "No, I don't see her," he said into the phone. "Emmy walked forward and stood by the teacher's desk. What did she have to do, she wondered, bewildered. Throw firecrackers under his chair? Hang from the ceiling and make like a monkey? She tugged at the teacher's sleeve and spoke loudly in his ear. "Here I am, Mr. Herbifore." The teacher stared at her doubtfully. Oh? Are you sure?" One day, the classroom rat tells her that she is too nice, "A little meanness is good for the soul. I highly recommend it." At the end of an entertaining repartee that includes Rat's response to Emmy's surprised comment, "Rodents play soccer?" "Of course they play soccer, he snapped. What do you think they do for fun? Run about, frightening elephants? Scavenge in churches for crumbs? Really, your ignorance is appalling." Rat pleads with Emmy to release him from his cage and when she does this engaging story explodes with adventure, suspense, and humor.