Saturday, November 26, 2011

Toad Rage

Toad Rage
by Morris Gleitzman


Limpy has a quest he must embark on no matter the dangers.  He must save mankind, wait, rewind, Limpy must save Australian Cane Toads from mankind. 


In Limpy's neck of the world, humans hate cane toads and they go out of their way to run them over on the highway.  After seeing his dear sister, Charm, nearly run over, Limpy sets off to convince humans to stop hating and killing cane toads.


His plan, become an Olympic mascot, because how could humans deliberately kill an Olympic mascot. Enlisting the help of his cousin Goliath, random animals, and an Olympic pole vaulter, he attempts tries to gain the love of mankind.  Is it possible for humans to love cane toads?  Limpy hopes so.  


Published: 2001

Genre: Fantasy

Reading Level: Fifth Grade

Locations: School Library, Public Library, Amazon

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