''Racso, a brash and boastful little rodent, is making his way to Thorn Valley, determined to learn how to read and write and become a hero. His bragging and lies get him off to a bad start, but a crisis gives him the opportunity to prove his mettle. A worthy successor [to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, a Newbery Medal winner by the author''s father].'' ''BL.
1986 Children''s Editors'' Choices (BL)
Children''s Choices for 1987 (IRA/CBC)
Notable 1986 Childrens'' Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
1986 Children''s Books (NY Public Library)
Best Science Fiction/Fantasy 1986 (VOYA)
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