Lost and Found in the City - (Ratnip) by Cam Higgins

About the Book

Ratnip, a pizza parlor rat and collector of shiny objects, traverses the city to return a lost cellphone to its rightful owner.

Book Synopsis

In this first book of the new chapter book series from the author of Good Dog, meet Ratnip, an adorable rat who goes on adventures in the city that are equal parts sweet and icky!

Ratnip the rat lives in the City, where there's always plenty of food to eat...if you know where to look. Dumpster diving isn't just for finding food, though. It's also for discovering knick-knacks and adventure! And tonight, Ratnip is on a very special mission to return treasure to its rightful owner. But will he make it home before sunrise?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Ratnip chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Review Quotes

"This sweet-spirited tale...will amuse young readers while casting often maligned urban wildlife (pigeons, cockroaches, squirrels) in a flattering light."--Booklist "02/01/2025"

"...an entertaining adventure that emphasizes the value of honesty and the joy of helping others...The plot, while straightforward, is engaging and well paced, with expressive artwork that depicts humorous movement and sound effects..."--School Library Journal "1/1/25"

"...an energetic tale that zips headlong into its sequel."--Publishers Weekly "11/18/2024"

About the Author

Cam Higgins wrote her very first book about a cat who lived in an alleyway when she was eight years old. As a child, she loved visiting a neighboring farm and seeing all the animals. Now Cam has a pup of her own, who is very mischievous, and she still loves writing about animals. Cam lives in New York City with her two children, her husband, and Laila the dog.

Allison Steinfeld grew up in Connecticut where she spent hours getting lost in her library books. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her two very fluffy cats. When not providing essential head scratches and belly rubs, she finds time to illustrate books like the Wait! What? series and the Kid Legends series.