Walter: The Story of a Rat

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The drawings were warmly detailed and delicate. I felt the story so heartwarming. It explains how Walter and Miss Pomeroy, who were both living lonely existences for different reasons, took the 'risk' of putting themselves in each other's lives in hopes of making that wonderful connection we call friendship. The exchange of notes was sweet - and the first note back from Miss Pomeroy "i know" actually gave me goosebumps. Towards the end of the book there is a drawing of Walter and Miss Pomeroy together. It was so poignant is made me cry. I highly recommend this sweet story. I would think it would be especially helpful to a child who is introverted and afraid to make new friends.

Although this near-perfect book has been marketed as a "children's" book, it would be loved and treasured by anyone who loves books and reading. I would compare it to "Charlotte's Web" and the Narnia books as a book that will appeal to children older than seven as a story, but it will mean something deep and touching to their parents. There's a slight hint of melancholy to the book -- a pleasant melancholy -- as there is in "Charlotte's Web." I will be giving it to everyone on my Christmas list this year. My copy is going on my shelf of very special books you read and re-read throughout your life, next to E.B. White, the Narnia books, and "The Little Book Room," by Eleanor Farjeon.

I LOVED this story--it touched my heart and imagination beyond what I can express. It is a wonderful book--I hope there will be sequels--I would love to see these two friends have many adventures together, and I wish they lived next door.

Excellent book for young readers. My son is eight. He was delighted with all aspect of Walter: The Story of a Rat. The reading level is a step up from early chapter books; ie. Magic Tree House, Magic School Bus. Vocabulary and plot are challenging and intriging. Well worth the read.

This is one of those nearly perfect children's books: a fable really, in the manner of THE LITTLE PRINCE. It's a story of a rat and a writer, but it's really a story about the vulnerability and fragility of friendship and love. Tender, funny, literate--this is my universal Christmas gift this year.