Book details
Emmy and the Rats in the Belfry (Emmy and the Rat, 3)
Description
Don't miss the stunning conclusion to this magical middle grade series about a girl with special powers. Emmy was not an ordinary girl. She could talk to rodents. She could shrink to the size of a rodent. And just a few weeks ago, she had even become a rodent to defeat her evil former nanny, Miss Barmy. Emmy's parents, unaware of their daughter's other life, ship her off to visit two elderly aunts in Schenectady. Emmy figures her life will be ordinary at last, if rather boring. But she didn't count on her friend Ratty, whose search for his long-lost Ratmom brings him more than he bargained for. Emmy and the Rats in the Belfry is the third book in the acclaimed Emmy series by Lynne Jonell, with art by Jonathan Bean. Look inside for flip book illustrations featuring soaring bats. Praise for the Emmy series (Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat, Emmy and the Home for Troubled Girls, and Emmy and the Rats in the Belfry): A mystery is cleverly woven into this fun and, at times, hilarious caper, and children are likely to find themselves laughing out loud. . . . a delightful read. --School Library Journal, starred review Jonell takes readers on a merry, sometimes scary romp [that] turns smoothly on its fanciful premise and fabulous characters. As in so many stories featuring a rat, the sneaky rodent gets the best lines. --Booklist, starred review "Quirky, imaginative tale." --School Library Journal
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
400 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Engaging Adventure: 'Emmy and the Rats in the Belfry' offers a captivating and imaginative adventure that keeps readers, especially middle-grade children, engaged with its unique plot and charming characters.
- Themes of Friendship and Courage: The book explores important themes such as the value of friendship, the courage to face one's fears, and the importance of standing up for what is right, making it a great read for young readers to learn from.
- Creative World-Building: Lynne Jonell's creative world-building brings to life a secret world of talking rats and magical elements, providing an escape into a whimsical universe that sparks the imagination.
- Character Development: Readers who have followed Emmy's journey through the series will enjoy the continued character development and the satisfying evolution of Emmy's relationship with the rats and her understanding of her own abilities.