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by Beverly Cleary (Author), Tracy Dockray (Illustrator) "The small brown mouse named Ralph who was hiding under the grandfather clock did not have much longer to wait before he could ride his..." (more)
Key Phrases: missing watch, alfalfa pellets, cedar shavings, Aunt Jill, Mountain View Inn, Uncle Lester (more...)
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"Cleary again successfully combines fantasy and reality." -- -- Booklist

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"Cleary again successfully combines fantasy and reality."  --Booklist --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (April 1, 1970)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 068821701X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0688217013
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #843,730 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The small brown mouse named Ralph who was hiding under the grandfather clock did not have much longer to wait before he could ride his motorcycle. Read the first page
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missing watch, alfalfa pellets, cedar shavings, craft shop, exercise wheel
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Aunt Jill, Mountain View Inn, Uncle Lester, Happy Acres Camp
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ralph gets more than he bargained for on this adventure!, July 20, 2000
By "iloveprovence" (Columbia, S.C. United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Runaway Ralph (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
This review is from: Runaway Ralph (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
This review is from: Runaway Ralph (Paperback)
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Runaway Ralph
My son is 10 years old and loves this series of books. I normally have hard time getting him to read. He has read each of these books at least 3 times or more.
Published 6 months ago by Kevin L. Henry

3.0 out of 5 stars GO Ralph go!
THIS BOOK HAS A GOOD ENOUGH STORY & IT DOES END WELL BUT I THINK THE STORY SHOULD HAVE HAD VISUAL PICTURES SOMETHING TO ADD TO THE TALE OF RALPH & HIS... Read more
Published 12 months ago by DRUSILLA

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
When I was little (40+ now) I read this book. One of the first books i ever read. I still remember how much i loved this story, series of stories. I was 7, or 8 at the time. Read more
Published 14 months ago by David Kerr

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of "Runaway Ralph" By Nathan Smith 3rd Grade
The story explains how Ralph runs away because he does not want to be bossed around by his mother or uncle Lester. Ralph lives at the Mountain View Inn. Read more
Published on November 4, 2006 by James A. Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars Runaway Ralph
This was just as good as the first one. Just as funny, just as smart, just as realistic, and the action didn't go away at all. I still love these books!
Published on August 23, 2006 by Chelsie

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Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary

This is a book called Runaway Ralph just reading this book it brought me right into the book. Read more
Published on January 24, 2006

4.0 out of 5 stars Run away ralph
I liked Runaway Ralph because it is very exciting. Also I liked it because it has to deal with motorcycles. It also tells you at the end what happens. Read more
Published on March 15, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Under the Wheel of Excitement
Runaway Ralph is a totally awesome book to read, and I encourage you to read it too! This book is filled with laughs and a mouse and his motorcycle that are out of their minds... Read more
Published on January 25, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Run Away Ralph By Beverly Cleary
Imagine sitting under a huge grandfather clock at a motel until the strike of nine o'clock. Thats's exactly what Ralph did that night. Read more
Published on June 3, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary Ralph
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