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The Highway Rat

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The Highway Rat

By: Julia Donaldson
Narrated by: Imelda Staunton
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The Highway Rat rides along the highway stealing all of the travellers’ food. But a crafty duck soon puts an end to his crooked ways!

Brilliantly performed by award-winning actress, Imelda Staunton, this audio download contains the complete, best-selling story with music, the Highway Rat Song, a listening game, and a readalong version of the story with musical page turns to use with a copy of the book.

©2011 Julia Donaldson (P)2013 Scholastic UK Ltd
Animals Animals & Nature Literature & Fiction Funny

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“A classic picture book... great to read aloud” (Radio 4’s Front Row)
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Another gem from the talented Julia Donaldson, with an engaging and expressive performance by Imelda Staunton. One of my son's regular bed time listens.

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