For Emmy Addison, life is all about trying not to be invisible. Until she makes friends with the rat, that is. The rat’s no picnic—he’s overly sensitive, extremely demanding, and is kind of an egomaniac. But he changes Emmy’s life—and soon the two are off on a rollicking, and sometimes dangerous, adventure. If you love stories of friendship between children and animals, or you’re always up for a kid protagonist who outsmarts evil or stupid adults, you’ll love Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat. It has all the elements of your favorite children’s books—as well as some sweetness and hilarity all its own.
Genre: Fiction (Tween) Jenny’s rating (out of 5 stars): 4.5 You’ll like this book if: Talking rats, evil nannies, and a plucky heroine sound like a recipe for fun. You won’t like this book if: Mild suspense and scheming nannies bother you.