Rotten Ralph Helps Out / Practice Makes Perfect for Rotten Ralph

Written by Jack Gantos

Narrated by Jack Gantos

In this first in a series of Rotten Ralph readers, Jack Gantos reads his tale of the irrepressible cat with a penchant for disaster. When Ralph tries to help Sarah with her class project on ancient Egypt, he wreaks havoc first at the library and then continues his "assistance" at home. As usual, Ralph overcomes his rotten-ness and ultimately rescues Sarah's project by dressing up as the Sphinx. In Practice makes Perfect for Rotten Ralph, when the carnival comes to town, Ralph, Cousin Percy and Sarah can't wait to go! Percy has been practicing his skills to win prizes, but Ralph thinks practicing is boring. He'll find his own way to win and prove to Sarah that Percy doesn't know everything. As usual, Ralph's way gets him into trouble! Jack Gantos reads his spirited story, and listeners will delight in Ralph's rotten-ness, as well as in his humbling lessons and ultimately, happy ending!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Live Oak Media
• Release date: Jan 1, 2006
• ISBN: 9781430109044

Jack Gantos

Jack Gantos is the celebrated author of Joey Pigza Loses Control, a Newbery Honor Book. He is also the author of the popular picture books about Rotten Ralph, and Jack's Black Book, the latest in his acclaimed series of semi-autobiographical story collections featuring his alter ego, Jack Henry. Mr. Gantos lives with his wife and daughter in Boston, Massachusetts.