"Highway Rat" is a British children's book written by popular children's book author Julie Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The book was first published in 2011. It was also later adapted into an animated short film, which aired on British television in 2017.
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Highway Rat - interesting facts and information
- Plot: The book tells the story of "Highway Rat" (Literally: "Rat on the Highway"), who is the title character. He is a selfish and thieving rat who prowls the highways and robs other animals of their food, such as nuts, apples and cookies. However, his greed leads him into danger.
- Adventures: In the course of his theft, Highway Rat encounters various characters, such as a duck, a marten, a deer and a horse, who try to stop him or lose him.
- Message: The book has a message about how greed and focusing only on one's own needs and desires can lead to loneliness and danger. It also shows the value of friendship and sharing with others.
- Illustrations: The book is lavishly illustrated by Axel Scheffler, who is a well-known illustrator and collaborator with Julie Donaldson on other popular children's books such as "Gruffalo" and "Gruffalo's Child."
