The Infamous Ratsos: Project Fluffy

by Kara LaReau

Series: Infamous Ratsos (3)

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"Chuck Wood is the most popular kid in school, and Louie Ratso can't believe that Chuck has asked him for help! Chuck likes Louie's friend Fluffy Rabbitski, and he wants Louie to help him get Fluffy to notice him. As for Ralphie Ratso, he can't believe that his brother wants to spend all his time with Chuck instead of with him. Meanwhile, despite Louie and Chuck's attempts to get Fluffy's attention, she has eyes for only one thing: her garden. But there may be hope. As their father, Big Lou, tells his boys, the best way to get someone to like you is to show that you're interested in what they like. After all, that's how Big Lou won over Mama Ratso years ago. Can Louie help Chuck find a way into Fluffy's heart? And will Ralphie find a way to let his brother know how much he misses him?" --… (more)

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This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.

This early reader chapter book touches on a number of relationship complications. Some characters are really into others who don't notice they exist. The main goal is for Louie to help Chuck get a girl, Fluffy to notice him and like him. This theme seems mismatched with the targeted age group of the easy reader. The illustrations are fun and interesting. I liked that one quick part explains that boys can like boys and think they are cool. While friendship was an underlying focus of the story, I think for the young age who would be reading this book, it should have been the main focus rather than a boy trying to get a girl to like him. There are some great relatable pieces about skateboards and video games (I loved the picture of the "VBOX"). (

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niquetteb | Oct 1, 2019 |

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This is a cute little tale about the difficulty of getting someone to notice you when you only think about yourself. It helps kids to understand the importance of paying attention to other peoples thoughts, feelings, likes, and dislikes.

Stephergiggles | Mar 11, 2019 |

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For fans of the other two Ratsos books, this title continues themes of friendship, mistakes and forgiveness that we have seen these characters handle before. In this installment, the brothers are dealing with early crushes (which seems a little beyond the age of possible readers but ends in friendships all around) and jealousy (Ralphie misses Louie when he is off helping the popular kid). Like the last two in the series, this is a great reading level and is a style of book we always need more of for those young readers new to chapter books. (

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jbarry | Feb 27, 2019 |

Louie Ratso can’t believe his luck when Chuck Wood the most popular boy in school asks for his help. He likes Fluffy, the rabbit, but all she is interested in is her garden. Louie’s brother Ralphie is surprised that his brother would help Chuck, who is not nice to anyone. Louie’s dad reminds the boys that if you like someone the best way to get them to like you is to show that you are interested in the things they like. Ralphie must also find a way to let his brother know that he misses him without making things worse. I would recommend this to fans of the series. It flowed well and anyone who has ever liked someone will understand how difficult it is to let them know you are interested in them. (

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SWONclear | Feb 1, 2019 |

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Another fantastic installment of the Ratsos brothers, and one that has some very valuable lessons about friendship delivered in a gentle, understandable way. There's a fantastic line the rats' father has about treating others like people, not prizes or projects - a lesson that can always use reinforcement. (

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shazzerwise | Dec 18, 2018 |

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"Chuck Wood is the most popular kid in school, and Louie Ratso can't believe that Chuck has asked him for help! Chuck likes Louie's friend Fluffy Rabbitski, and he wants Louie to help him get Fluffy to notice him. As for Ralphie Ratso, he can't believe that his brother wants to spend all his time with Chuck instead of with him. Meanwhile, despite Louie and Chuck's attempts to get Fluffy's attention, she has eyes for only one thing: her garden. But there may be hope. As their father, Big Lou, tells his boys, the best way to get someone to like you is to show that you're interested in what they like. After all, that's how Big Lou won over Mama Ratso years ago. Can Louie help Chuck find a way into Fluffy's heart? And will Ralphie find a way to let his brother know how much he misses him?" --

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