Description
Fourth grade brings new social rules for Suds Morton, who discovers that kindness and sensitivity are suddenly treated as weaknesses. Pressured by his peers—and especially by the expectation that a fourth grader should be tough, fearless, and a little bit mean—Suds tries to become the kind of “rat” his classmates admire. As he navigates friendship, courage, and the challenge of staying true to himself, this engaging story explores peer pressure, growing up, and the meaning of real strength. Jerry Spinelli’s warm, humorous style captures the confusion and emotional intensity of childhood with honesty and heart.
Available Editions
paperback
Scholastic Inc.
Published Jan 1, 1993
84 pages
ISBN: 9780590442442
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Details
First Published
1991
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Fourth Grade Rats by Jerry Spinelli.