Books Like The Rat Queen
Families who loved The Rat Queen by Pete Hautman often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Rat Queen by Pete Hautman often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts showing a lack of remorse for small lies or begins to distance themselves from the consequences of their actions. This mysterious modern fairy tale follows ten year old Annie, who is gifted a family secret: a 'sin eater' hole in the floor where she can hide notes about her misdeeds to make the guilt vanish. However, as the guilt disappears, so does Annie's emotional and physical growth. It is a haunting but essential exploration of how our conscience, though sometimes painful, is what keeps us human and helps us grow. While spooky and atmospheric, it provides a safe, metaphorical space to discuss honesty and the weight of personal responsibility with middle grade readers.
