Kids into books: Rupert goes to school

Author: John Parker

Illustrator: Mark Wilson

Publisher: Shortland Publications, $8.95

Age Group: 7 - 9 years


The next day, Martin told his teacher all about his pet rat.

"Why don't you bring Rupert to school?" said Miss Clark. "We're studying rodents. We can write about him."

A couple of days after Martin tried to climb the ladder, he took Rupert to school.

The children all liked Rupert. they watched him eat bits of cheese, apple, and bread.