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246 pp.
| Farrar
| June, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-0-374-30308-2$17.99
(4)
4-6
Though more a love letter to Toor's deceased pet than a thesis on the merits of rat ownership, Misunderstood highlights the joys of having a domestic rat as a pet. With surprising tidbits ("New evidence links the spread of the plague to...gerbils"), scientific studies, literary quotes, and personal anecdotes, the congenial narrative is scattered but entertaining and informative. Reading list, websites.
308 pp.
| Farrar
| June, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-0-374-30014-2$17.99
(3)
YA
After Yale rejects her, Alice wallows, cheered only by the antics of Walter, her pet rat. Then she starts running, which results in meeting a cute guy (appropriately named Miles); getting a job; and finding her purpose again. Sincere, heartbreaking, and inspiring, Toor's novel celebrates running and runners--and also introduces readers to one very intelligent, very charming rat.