The Giant Rat of Sumatra: Or Pirates Galore
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 208
Published: 2006
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"The Giant Rat of Sumatra: Or Pirates Galore" by John Hendrix is a thrilling adventure that follows the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. Watson as they embark on a high-seas escapade. The tale begins with a mysterious letter involving a mythical creature and a band of ruthless pirates. As Holmes and Watson navigate treacherous waters, they unravel a sinister plot connected to the legendary giant rat. The story is filled with danger, intrigue, and colorful characters, showcasing Holmes's unparalleled deductive skills and providing readers with a captivating blend of mystery and adventure. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Turtleback Books .
The Newbery Award-winning author of The Whipping Boy, Sid Fleischman is an author of more than sixty children's books, as well as screenplays, novels for adults, and books on magic. He lives in California. John Hendrix is the author of John Brown, Shooting at the Stars, among others. He lives in Webster Groves, Missouri.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Georgia Children's Book Award
The Georgia Childrens Book Award is a distinguished annual award that recognizes outstanding childrens literature and aims to promote a love of reading among young readers in Georgia. Established in 1985, the award is sponsored by the Georgia Association of Educators and is designed to encourage children to engage with quality literature. Each year, a committee selects a list of nominated books then students in grades K-5 vote for their favourite titles from that nominated list.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
Bluebonnet Award
This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.
Sasquatch Award
This book was recognised by the Sasquatch Award.
Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award.