The Highway Rat

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Find out about the police and how they help people in society. Could you invite a member of the police force to your school to talk to you about their jobs? What questions would you ask them? Players could embark on exciting adventures, helping the Highway Rat learn valuable lessons along the way. Conclusion The story teaches valuable lessons about greed and kindness, presented in an engaging and entertaining way.

The Highway Rat is our new book for our Literacy lessons in Year 1. They have all really engaged with the story and the characters. It has provided us with many different discussion points - one child pointed out to me today that the Highway Rat is naughty not only because he steals people's food, but also because he talks to strangers! This gave us the opportunity to have a little PSHE talk about 'stranger danger', and why the Highway Rat has not been making good choices! We have also managed to link it to art - we created Wanted posters for the Highway Rat. The children had to use their literacy skills to describe the rat and his terrible crimes, and then got the opportunity to be artistically creative as well. The Highway Rat, voiced by David Tennant in the film, is a greedy rodent who robs travelers of their food. Find out about the highwaymen of the past. What did they do? Do you know the names of any famous highwaymen?

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While there is currently no video game adaptation of ‘The Highway Rat’, it’s not hard to imagine how the story could be translated into an interactive medium. There are several memorable quotes from ‘The Highway Rat’ that have resonated with readers and viewers alike. Funnily enough, I find it harder to write not in verse, though I feel I am now getting the hang of it! My novel THE GIANTS AND THE JONESES is going to be made into a film by the same team who made the Harry Potter movies, and I have written three books of stories about the anarchic PRINCESS MIRROR-BELLE who appears from the mirror and disrupts the life of an otherwise ordinary eight-year-old. I have just finished writing a novel for teenagers.

Although the story line is very simple, there is a lot of cross curricular links there. Our year 2 created a ‘WANTED!’ poster for the Highway Rat and wrote about the crimes of the rat and why they needed to catch him as soon as possible. The children had to use a range of descriptive language to make their writing interesting and for creating a sense of urgency. In addition, our year 2 created their own version of the capture of the Highway Rat with a clear beginning, middle and end. They had to use a lot of similes, adjectives and body language to create tension and a chase to grab their reader’s attention. Look at the use of rhyming words in the story. Can you think of other words which rhyme with the ones used? Throughout my academic journey, I delved into the rich history of cinema, analyzing groundbreaking films and studying the techniques used by master storytellers.Aubry’s music perfectly complements the story, enhancing the mood and atmosphere throughout the film. Curiosities and fun facts about ‘The Highway Rat’ Hi there! I'm Jane Thomper, and I'm thrilled to be your go-to movie expert. With a genuine passion for all things film-related, I've dedicated my life to exploring the captivating world of cinema.

While there hasn’t been any official announcement yet, the possibilities are certainly intriguing. Jeroen Jaspaert’s other media contributions As the story develops, the Highway Rat’s horse has to carry more of the things that he has stolen. How much might each of these things weigh? How much would the horse have to carry in total? The Highway Rat is described as a ‘baddie’ and a ‘beast’. Can you think of any other words that might be used to describe him?

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The movie version also includes mild peril which can spark discussions between you and your child about how actions have consequences. When and where ‘The Highway Rat’ takes place One of the most noticeable differences is the inclusion of additional scenes to expand the narrative, such as the Highway Rat’s encounters with other animals. As a parent, you might be wondering if ‘The Highway Rat’ is suitable for your children. Rest assured, both the book and the movie are excellent choices for kids. The book is a captivating tale that teaches children about the pitfalls of greed and the importance of empathy and kindness. ‘The Highway Rat’ movie summary: What’s different?

My real breakthrough was THE GRUFFALO, again illustrated by Axel. We work separately - he’s in London and I’m in Glasgow - but he sends me letters with lovely funny pictures on the envelopes. If you loved ‘The Highway Rat’, you might also enjoy other works by Julia Donaldson, like ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘Room on the Broom’. Additionally, films like ‘Peter Rabbit’ and ‘Paddington’ share a similar charm. Other notable works by Julia Donaldson I also continued to write “grown-up” songs and perform them in folk clubs and on the radio, and have recently released two CDs of these songs. Her works, including ‘The Highway Rat’, are cherished for their engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations. ‘The Highway Rat’ ending explainedThis seemingly teaches him a lesson, and, thinner, greyer and meeker, the Rat lands a job in a shop ... what kind of shop is for you to guess, but believe me it is probably an easy guess! The story of ‘The Highway Rat’ is set in a timeless, mythical landscape, giving it a universal appeal. This firsthand knowledge has given me a comprehensive perspective on the collaborative efforts required to bring a vision to life on the silver screen. Look at the use of speech marks within the story. Could you use these to turn the story into a play and perform it to others? Before Malcolm and I had our three sons we used to go busking together and I would write special songs for each country; the best one was in Italian about pasta.