In "Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat" by Lynne Jonell, young Emmy is a lonely girl at a prestigious private school where she struggles to fit in. Her life takes a magical turn when she befriends a mysterious, talking rat named Mr. Ashbourn who helps her uncover the secrets of her school, including the sinister plans of the headmaster. Emmy discovers that her school is not just about academics; it’s also a place where her friendships are tested and her courage is challenged. Through adventure and cleverness, Emmy learns to stand up for herself and the importance of true friendship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Emmy And the Rat, Thorndike Literacy Bridge, Thorndike Literacy Bridge Young Adult .

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

This book was published in 2008 by Perfection Learning .

Lynne Jonell is the author of the novels Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat, Emmy and the Home for Troubled Girls, and The Secret of Zoom, as well as several critically acclaimed picture books. Her books have been named Junior Library Guild Selections and a Smithsonian Notable Book, among numerous other honors. Born in Little Falls, Minnesota, Jonell grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis. She now teaches writing at the Loft Literary Center and lives with her husband and two sons in Plymouth, Minnesota, in a house on a hill.