Who would you say is the bravest character in this book? Why? Similarly, how would you define bravery?
Before you meet the rats, what is your opinion of them? What do the other animals think of them? In general (outside of the book), how are rats thought of? Why do you think the author chose rats as the “heroes” in this book? How are the rats in this story different than rats you encounter in other stories?
Remember! Try to answer the questions fully and with detail. It helps the rest of us understand your thinking and possible respond.
Before you meet the rats, what is your opinion of them? What do the other animals think of them? In general (outside of the book), how are rats thought of? Why do you think the author chose rats as the “heroes” in this book? How are the rats in this story different than rats you encounter in other stories?
Remember! Try to answer the questions fully and with detail. It helps the rest of us understand your thinking and possible respond.