First published 1991
Suds is starting fourth grade, and that means it's time to be a "rat" - tough, fearless, and never cry. But Suds just can't seem to toughen up, no matter how hard he tries. When his best friend Joey tries to teach him the ropes, Suds ends up in one embarrassing situation after another. Can he learn to be a fourth grade tough guy before it's too late?
Genres: fiction, school-stories, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
84 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Paperbacks