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The Infamous Ratsos Camp Out

by Kara Lareau

Part of the Infamous Ratsos series

Subject
Family - Siblings
Age
3-5 years
Format
Hardcover
Pages
80
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Size
14.7 cm × 20.3 cm
ISBN
9781536200065
Louie and Ralphie discover that camping is not easy — especially since Scoutmaster Grandpa Ratso doesn’t think they should ask for help — in the latest adventure in the Infamous Ratsos series.

Ralphie and Louie Ratso and the rest of the Big City Scouts are leaving the city to go camping for the first time. And they have a special guide: Grandpa Ratso! He was Scoutmaster when Ralphie and Louie’s dad, Big Lou, was a kid. Grandpa teaches everyone the Scouts motto he still remembers, which says that Big City Scouts are always able to solve problems without asking for help. But the Scouts soon find that figuring out how to pitch a tent, make a fire, and find their way through the woods is tough to do by themselves. In fact, not asking for help isn’t working at all! Luckily for the Scouts, someone unexpected comes along to set them all straight about what the motto really says: Scouts have the courage to ask for help and work together. Kara LaReau and Matt Myers team up again to combine witty text and humorous illustrations for the fourth book in the Infamous Ratsos series.

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What reviewers said

The story's climax brings in Grandma Ratso to set everyone straight, clearing up some confusion about the oath and reinforcing the message that it's both smart and good to ask for help... the humor and funny illustrations make for a worthy compass. Campy (and camping) humor and a solid message will have readers wanting s'more!
Kirkus Reviews
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