What famous British author had a pet rat named Sammy?
Beatrix Potter had a pink-eyed white rat named Sammy, to whom she dedicated her story, The Roly-Poly Pudding. (You two don’t need the extra credit, but thanks for mentioning Dick King-Smith’s “More and More Rats”. My daughter loves his stuff, but we haven’t come across Animal Friends, yet. It’s been added to our reading list!) 2. What best-selling children’s book series has a rat named Scabbers in it? Harry Potter’s friend, Ron, has a pet rat named Scabbers in the best-selling series by J. K. Rowling. (Warning: Rat lovers will not appreciate the third book very much….) 3. Who trained the rat actors in the movies Ben and Willard? The Great Moe DiSesso, of course! 4. What popular Hindu Deity rides a rat? Extra credit for naming the rat! Lord Ganesa rides everywhere on his devoted rat, Muushika. 5. Name a country that has a “Tooth Rat” instead of a Tooth Fairy. Extra credit for each country you can name! You’ve got me stumped here — Germany’s not on my list. France has La Petite Souris
