Sadie and Ratz is a 2008 chapter book by Sonya Hartnett. It is about Hannah, a girl who finds it difficult to adjust to a little baby brother.
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| Author | Sonya Hartnett |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Published | 2008 (Puffin Books) |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 66 |
| ISBN | 9780143303558 |
| OCLC | 214330204 |
Reception edit
The Horn Book Magazine, in its review of Sadie and Ratz, wrote "This tale of temper and self-control, told in the first person, is more psychologically sophisticated than is usually found in an early chapter book, but the sensitive drawings and clever book design add significantly to the emotional clarity of Hannah's journey."[1] and included it in their 2012 Summer reading list.[2]
Sadie and Ratz had also been reviewed by Booklist (starred review),[3] School Library Journal,[3] Kirkus Reviews (starred review and a 2012 Best Book),[4] Publishers Weekly,[5] the Journal of Children's Literature,[6] and The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.[7]
It is a 2009 shortlisted Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature book,[8] a 2012 School Library Journal Best Book,[9] a 2013 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Notable Children's Book,[10] a 2013 USBBY Outstanding International Book,[11] and a 2013 Childrens and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards (Cybils) Early Chapter Book winner.[12]
References edit
- ^ "Sadie and Ratz". kcls.bibliocommons.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Summer Reading from the Horn Book". The Horn Book Magazine. Media Source. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Sadie and Ratz / Sonya Hartnett". catalog.wccls.org. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Sadie and Ratz (starred review)". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
The kids might not be friends, but their naughty hands can be! For big sisters and Baby Boys adjusting to each other.
- ^ "Sadie and Ratz (starred review)". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. 9 January 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Sadie and Ratz". Journal of Children's Literature. 39 (2). Children's Literature Assembly: 46. September 2013. Retrieved 9 January 2018.[dead link]
- ^ Jeannette Hulick (June 2012). "Hartnett, Sonya. Sadie and Ratz". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 65 (10). The Johns Hopkins University Press: 512. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
Despite its flaws, this could be a useful tool for helping young children deal with aggression or explore the complications of sibling dynamics.
- ^ "Sadie and Ratz". austlit.edu.au. University of Queensland. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ Trevelyn Jones; et al. (29 November 2012). "Best Books 2012". slj.com. Media Source Inc. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ Donalyn Miller (March 2014). "Children's Literature Reviews: 2013 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts – Sadie and Ratz". Language Arts. 91 (4). National Council of Teachers of English: 293.
Humorous, sophisticated word choices reveal Hannah's rich imagination, inviting personal connections and discussion.
- ^ Maria Salvadore (5 February 2013). "The Literary Equation: USBBY's Outstanding International Books connect kids worldwide". slj.com. Media Source Inc. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ Mahnaz Dar; Karyn M. Peterson (19 February 2013). "Cybil Awards Honor Palacio, Sheinkin, Hartman". slj.com. Media Source Inc. Retrieved 9 January 2018.