by Jack Gantos (Author), Nicole Rubel (Illustrator)
When the carnival comes to town, the world's favorite fractious feline discovers the hilariously wrong way to victory before he gets it right.
"Illustrated with Rubel's deadpan pictures, this is a prize for newly independent readers, for whom 'practice makes perfect' indeed." --
The Horn Book Guide "Ralph has his own special niche in the world of children's literature, and now on the easy-reader shelves, too." --
Kirkus Reviews*
Author Biography
Jack Gantos and Nicole Rubel published their first book, Rotten Ralph, in 1976. They launched the Rotten Ralph Readers in 2001 with Rotten Ralph Helps Out.
In addition to the Rotten Ralph books, Jack Gantos is the author of
Hole in My Life, a memoir that won the Michael L. Printz and Robert F. Sibert Honors,
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, a National Book Award Finalist, and
Joey Pigza Loses Control, a Newbery Honor book. He lives with his family in Boston, Massachusetts.
Nicole Rubel's many books include
Twice as Nice: What It's Like to Be a Twin and
Grody's Not So Golden Rules. She lives in Aurora, Oregon.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.3 x 8.8 x 5.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 13, 2009
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Practice Makes Perfect for Rotten Ralph
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 0.5
