 First edition | |
| Author | Beverly Cleary |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Louis Darling |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Mouse and the Motorcycle |
| Publisher | William Morrow |
Publication date | 1970 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) |
| Pages | 175 pp |
| ISBN | 0-380-70953-8 |
| OCLC | 25097417 |
| Preceded by | The Mouse and the Motorcycle |
| Followed by | Ralph S. Mouse |
Runaway Ralph is the second in a children's novel trilogy that was written by Beverly Cleary.[1] First published in 1970, it is the last book by Cleary that Louis Darling illustrated before his death.[2] The book features the titular character, Ralph S. Mouse, a house mouse that can talk to humans, and goes on adventures on his miniature motorcycle.
The book was given the Nene Award by the Hawaii Library Association in 1972.[3]
- ^ Paulus, Mary (1970-07-26). "Three Charmers For Children". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2019-10-09 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Louis Darling, 53, Illustrator And Conservationist, Is Dead". The New York Times. 1970-01-24. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
- ^ "'Runaway Ralph' is Kids' Favorite". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. 1972-04-12. Retrieved 2019-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.