#27 in Children’s books
Runaway Ralph
- 175
- Pages
- about 3 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Runaway Ralph is the second in a children's novel trilogy that was written by Beverly Cleary. First published in 1970, it is the last book by Cleary that Louis Darling illustrated before his death. 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.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.4 across 113 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 38% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Children’s books average of 8.0. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.8 | 84 | 74% |
| Hardcover | 7.1 | 29 | 26% |
Frequently asked
What is Runaway Ralph rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 113 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Runaway Ralph worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 113 ratings, which puts it ahead of 80 % of the Children’s books shelf.
How long does it take to read Runaway Ralph?
About 3 hours at an average reading pace — 175 pages.
Where does Runaway Ralph rank?
#27 in Children’s books on the current snapshot.
What age is Runaway Ralph for?
Runaway Ralph sits on the Children shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 5–10. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating. It has 175 pages — shorter than 97% of the ranked books in Children’s books.
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