Rabbit

by Margaret Beames

A boy. A rabbit. Together, they must fight against a ghastly experiment.


Henry is stolen. It is up to Jack and Nick to find him and save him from further ill treatment at the hands of Cuddy, the unscrupulous scientist who carried out the first experiment on Henry that turned him into a talking rabbit. With the help of Grant, who rescued Henry the first time Cuddy had his hands on him, the boys succeed and Cuddy is brought to justice.

136 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2012

About the author

Margaret Beames was a New Zealand children's author whose imaginative narratives draw young readers into worlds of drama and suspense. A prolific writer, Beames had published forty books for children since her first, The Greenstone Summer, in 1977. Several titles have been published in Australia and the UK. She won the Picture Book and Children's Choice categories at the 2001 New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards, and, since 1987, was been a finalist several times in the same awards. Beames had also written drama for stage and radio.

Reviews

[Adele Broadbent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jack has always wanted a dog and when he overhears his parents whispering about his upcoming birthday, he knows this year it’s finally going to happen. Or so he thinks. What is waiting for him in the cardboard box on the back lawn is not a puppy, but a rabbit.
He is disappointed, until the rabbit speaks to him. At first Jack is shocked but it soon sinks in and they decide on a name together. The rabbit is to be called Henry.

But Jack isn’t the only one who hears Henry talk. The girl next door is listening on the other side of the fence and she rushes to tell her family. No one but her older brother believes her – who sees an opportunity to make some money.
When Henry disappears from his hutch, Jack, his best friend Nick and the little girl who started it all end up in a dangerous adventure to get him back home and safe.

A junior novel from the author of forty books for children, including ‘Oliver’, ‘The Shearwater Bell’ and ‘Duster’. ‘Rabbit’ is another story young readers will enjoy, which deals with friendships and family, and explores the topic of animal testing.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book would make a great read aloud story for 8-9 year old children. A fast paced story which becomes an adventure.

[Liliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

MOST BEST BOOK EVER.

I recommend this book for are 6 to 10

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very fast moving but still enjoyed it all the same.

[Amber Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, it was also very fast moving'