Toad Rage
 First edition cover. | |
| Author | Morris Gleitzman |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Puffin Books |
Publication date | 1999 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Pages | 152 pp (first edition) |
| ISBN | 0-141-30655-6 |
| Followed by | Toad Heaven |
Toad Rage is a children's novel by Australian author Morris Gleitzman. It was first published in Australia in 1999 by Puffin Books.[1]
Plot summary
[edit]Limpy, a young cane toad who narrowly escapes from becoming roadkill, enters the gates of the Olympic Games and finds a sweet girl who once again saves him from being squashed. Limpy tries and fails to have cane toads become the Sydney Olympic mascots. Limpy finally finds a way to protect his family from the terror of the highway. Soon, Limpy's plan succeeds, and cane toads everywhere (or almost everywhere) are safe again.
Sequels
[edit]This book was followed by four other books: Toad Away, Toad Heaven, Toad Surprise, and Toad Delight.
Reception
[edit]Reviews for Toad Rage were positive, with Publishers Weekly describing the book as "saucy fun from start to finish".[2] The School Library Journal review notes the adventurous story and the colourful use of Australian slang (with a glossary in the back) as being key to a "hugely funny read".[3] A review of the audiobook by SLJ recommends it for boys and reluctant readers due to the "gross-out" humour.[4] The Washington Post review gives some context of how cane toads in Australia are viewed and notes some practices might make readers squeamish but otherwise recommends the book.[5] A reviewer for Kirkus Reviews described Toad Rage as "both solid entertainment and a barbed commentary on the importance of looks".[6] A reviewer for Booklist recommends it for grades 3-6 and says it will give readers "plenty of laughs".[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Toad Rage by Gleitzman, Morris". AbeBooks. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ^ "Online Bookstore: Books, NOOK ebooks, Music, Movies & Toys".
- ^ Mitnick, Eva (2004-04-01), "Gleitzman, Morris. Toad Rage.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)", School Library Journal, 50 (4), Library Journals, LLC: 154(1), ISSN 0362-8930
- ^ Iserman, Jennifer (2005-04-01), "Toad Rage.(Brief Article)(Audiobook Review)(Children's Review)", School Library Journal, 51 (4), Library Journals, LLC: 74(1), ISSN 0362-8930
- ^ The Washington Post review
- ^ "Gleitzman, Morris Toad Rage.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)", Kirkus Reviews, 72 (7), Kirkus Media LLC: 329(1), 2004-04-01, ISSN 1948-7428
- ^ Sullivan, Ed (2004-03-01), "Gleitzman, Morris. Toad Rage.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)", Booklist, 100 (13), American Library Association: 1188(2), ISSN 0006-7385
Further reading
[edit]- "Toad Rage.(Book Review)(Children's Review)(Brief Article)", Times Educational Supplement (4384), Times Supplements Ltd: 23, 2000-07-07, ISSN 0040-7887
- "Toad Rage.(Book Review)(Children's Review)(Brief Article)", Magpies, 15, Magpies Magazine Pty. Ltd: 32, 2000-03-01, ISSN 0817-0088
- "Toad Rage.(Book Review)(Children's Review)(Brief Article)", School Librarian, 48, The School Library Association: 192, 2000-12-22, ISSN 0036-6595
- Morrison, Hope (2004-06-01), "The big picture.(Toad Rage)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)", The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, 57 (10), University of Illinois Press: 405(1), ISSN 0008-9036
- Sheahan-Bright, Robyn (2000) "Irreverence for Sacred Cows" Australian Book Review (ISSN 0155-2864) (ISSN 0004-8755), no. 218 February–March, 2000 p. 53-54.
- Harrison,Peta (2000) "Untitled Review" Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers (ISSN 0819-5358), vol. 14 no. 2, 2000 p. 29
- Zahnleiter,Joan (2000) "Untitled Review" Reading Time : The Journal of the Children's Book Council of Australia (ISSN 0155-218X) (ISSN 1322-7602), vol. 44 no. 2 May 2000 p. 17
- Read, Maggie (2001) "Untitled Review" Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers (ISSN 0819-5358), vol. 15 no. 3, 2001 p. 49-50
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