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Runaway Ralph [Paperback]

Beverly Cleary , Tracy Dockray
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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Book Description

August 15, 2006 8 and up 890L (What's this?)

"The rousing notes of the bugle and the laughter and shouting increased the feeling of rebellion within Ralph. As the last strains of the bugle call hovered in the clear mountain air, Ralph made up his mind. He knew now what he was going to do. He was going to run away.

Fed up with his timid mother and uncle and his squirmy little cousins, Ralph hops onto his toy motorcycle and zooms down the road to summer camp. It turns out camp is not all peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and fun. A strict watchdog, a mouse-hungry cat, and a troubled boy named Garf lead Ralph on some fur-raising escapades. Perhaps home isn't such a bad place to be, if only Ralph can find a way to get there again.


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Editorial Reviews

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"Cleary again successfully combines fantasy and reality." -- -- Booklist

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Even mice get away from their pestering siblings.  Ralph is no different.  And he sure has had it with his mother telling him what to do all the time.  But is he prepared for the vast and scary world he'll find once he takes to the road on his motorcycle? --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 8 and up
  • Paperback: 191 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (August 15, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0380709538
  • ISBN-13: 978-0380709533
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,220 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Beverly Cleary's birthday, April 12th, is celebrated across the country on D.E.A.R. Day, with activities related to the Drop Everything and Read Program. One of the most popular and honored authors of all time, Beverly Cleary has won the Newbery Medal for Dear Mr. Henshaw, and both Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. She makes her home in coastal California.

Customer Reviews

Ralph S. Mouse is tired of being told what to do. "iloveprovence"  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
This book is good for 3rd and sixth graders because they would like it very much. Carlos R.  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ralph S. Mouse is tired of being told what to do. He's annoyed with his younger siblings. So, what's a young mouse with a motorcycle going to do? Why, take off on an adventure of the open road. With a "Pb--pb--p--p--p" Ralph heads downhill toward Happy Acres Camp to seek the company of boys his "age" and PBJ sandwiches. But the adventure isn't what he expected. He doesn't like the smells of gasoline or the dust and wind that whips his face, and when he finally gets to the camp, he finds that things aren't quite what he anticipates. There is a cat to avoid, a problem kid who sings songs about torturing helpless animals, and he gets caught in a cage. How will Ralph get back to safety, will anyone find the motorcycle he's hidden in the shrubbery? And how will he ever get up the hill that he came down? Anybody who enjoys adventure, or has ever run away from home ( I got as far as our boat when I was 5), will love the excitement of going on this adventure with Ralph.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A mouse's marvelous adventure December 5, 2002
Format:Paperback
"Runaway Ralph," by Beverly Cleary, tells a story about Ralph, a mouse who lives with his family in a hotel. Ralph finds himself in conflict with both the nagging older generation of mice and the annoying younger group; he longs for "a life of speed and danger and excitement." So he sets off on his mouse-sized motorcycle and has an adventure in which he encounters many new people, animals, and situations.

"Ralph" is a fun adventure story that is filled with humor and suspense. Cleary includes well-written characters and many clever details as Ralph's journey progresses. An important aspect of the novel is Ralph's ability to talk to both other animals (of various species) and certain humans. This fantasy element of the book, similar to the communication in the classic story "Charlotte's Web," is skillfully handled by Cleary.

Ralph is a great character. Despite his personal flaws, his essential courage and resourcefulness make him admirable. I see Ralph as a questing hero in the mold of such classic characters as Homer's Odysseus or Cervantes' Don Quixote. Finally, for an interesting companion text to "Ralph," try Felice Holman's powerful novel "Slake's Limbo."

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Runaway Ralph August 15, 2005
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This is an absolutey adorable book to read to your little ones! Mine loved it! It has quite a bit of adventure in it for one little mouse.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Beverly Cleary does it again!
Thank goodness there is a another book after this one! A while back, I had read The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1st in the series) to my 3 young sons. They absolutely adored it. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Bacabay83
1.0 out of 5 stars Bad book
This book was not good
I did not like this book one bit
I will not read this book again
Published 25 days ago by Dalton Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars Love It!
I love this name of this book and I have to say that the author is really good. There are a lot of good details about what it is like to be a mouse at camp. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jack Jack
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I choose a 5 rate because this a good book,keeps me active,and it's a good imaginary book for kids like me. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Abby
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
This a great book for grades 2-4
I loved the adventurous little Ralph but be sure to read the mouse and the motorcycle first
Published 3 months ago by michelle akin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
This was a g ao and we got it and read it to the wholnd they all liked ite class a
Published 4 months ago by Fred L Heene`
5.0 out of 5 stars Runaway Ralph by Isaac
Runaway Ralph is about a mouse named Ralph and he lives in a hotel with is sisters brother and cousins. Read more
Published 5 months ago by mld
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
I download the books my kids are reading for school so I can help them out with homework and it is available if they forget to bring it home.
Published 5 months ago by Kristie
4.0 out of 5 stars flying kai
This is a good sequel to The Mouse and the Motorcycle. Readers will understand how Ralph got the motorcycle and is a good hearted risk taker.
Published 7 months ago by vwriter
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Little Read
As I said in my other reviews for the Ralph S Mouse books they are an easy, and fun read that anyone can enjoy. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Robert W. Murphy
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