Books like I was a rat! by Philip Pullman
In this whimsical tale set in London, a boy appearing at the home of a solitary old couple claims that he was formerly a rat. His assertion throws the couple’s quiet life into uproar, prompting a playful exploration of identity and imagination.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Philip Pullman
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