The Adventures of Wilhelm, A Rat's Tale - Softcover

Ritter, Maria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1944098046 ISBN 13: 9781944098049

Publisher: PartnerPress.org, 2018

Synopsis

Young Wilhelm leaves home and travels the world. He not only discovers the value of different cultures and the importance of family and friendship, but he also overcomes obstacles with courage and cleverness. He returns home with deep respect for all creatures on this earth and a new sense of rat identity and purpose.

About this title

About the Author

Maria Ritter is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in La Jolla, California. She is the author of Return to Dresden (2004), an autobiographical reflection on her childhood in Germany during and after World War II. It is a healing memoir that confronts national guilt for the Nazi past and weaves the broken pieces of loss and grief into a healing tapestry.

Review

"Dr. Ritter delivers a middle-grade novel with themes of adventure, cultural exchange, acceptance, and family. A charming tale for young readers who are animal lovers as well as an appealing addition to a curriculum centered on exploring nature or learning to share space with other creatures." --Kirkus Reviews

"This imaginative novel will appeal to young readers, ages 7-12, with an affinity for clever animals and world cultures. The opening paragraphs of the story draw readers in with their promise of a tale that is as unexpected as it is riveting." --The Children's Book Review

"Wilhelm inspires thinking about good and evil.  A real rat survives on his ability to remember traps.  Wilhelm the rat has a crucial human attribute; kindness." --Patricia Lindquist, PhD

 "I loved how this book talks about different cultures, their history and explores Wilhelm's experiences as he encounters different people and how he adapts to his surroundings. It was a great insight into people's lives in other parts of the world and how their families celebrate traditions in their own style. This is a great book and is suitable for all ages." --Abby O., age 14

"I very much share Wil's wanderlust, intercultural learning, and his fondness of regional food. The Adventures of Wilhelm combines features of a Schelmenroman (an adventurer novel) and those of an Entwicklungsroman (a developmental novel), the former describing an unconventional narrator (a rat) and the latter a learning process."  --Dr. Erich Frey, Professor Emeritus of German literature at Occidental College, Los Angeles, California

"I enjoyed reading Wilhelm's full-circled journey. I was glad that he not only safely returned to San Diego, but that the next 'Adventures' book in the series will feature both Wilhelm and Liesl.  And who knows, it might be a book not only of travel but of how families get along, negotiate, dispute and love--all while they are traveling!"  --Walter Dixon, Retired United Methodist chaplain

Edition details

• Publisher: PartnerPress.org
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1944098046
• ISBN 13: 9781944098049
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 210