FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Louie Ratso tries to help super-cool Chuck Wood win the heart of his friend Fluffy Rabbitski in the third installment of the Infamous Ratsos. THE INFAMOUS RATSOS Kara LAR@AW ustrated by Matt Myers Chuck Wood ig the most popular kid in school, and Louie Ratso can't believe that Chuck has asked him for help! Chuck likes Louie's friend Fluffy Rabbitski, and he wants Louie to help him get Fluffy to notice him. As for Ralphie Ratso, he can't believe that his brother wants to spend all his time with Chuck instead of with him. Meanwhile, despite Louie and Chuck's attempts to get Fluffy’s attention, she has eyes for only one thing: her garden, But there may be hope. As their father, Big Lou, tells his boys, the best way to get someone to like you is, to show that you're interested in what they like. After al, that’s how Big Lou won over Mama Ratso years ago. Can Louie help Chuck find a way into Flufly’s heart? And will Ralphie find a way to let his brother know how much he misses him? kara LaReau is the author of numerous picture books, as well as the middle-grade series ‘The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island Matt Myers is the illustrator of E-I-F-I-O: How Old MacDonald Got His Farm with a Litile Help from a Hen by Judy Sierra, and Pirate's Perfect Pet by Beth Ferry, as well as many other books for young readers. Matt Myers lives in Charlotte, North Carolina Pont eo Bc ease Ponsa pay Kara LaReau Matt Myers On sale October 16, 2018 HC: 9781-5362-0005.8 Also available as an e-book $14.99 ($16.99 CAN) Ages 5-8 + 96 pages ad Ccanpusyice Pass #infamousratsosee ee ror ic) ene aa 2 HO: 678-0-7636.7636-0 + PB: 678-0-7636-98751 Praise for Book | A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book “A chapter book that entertains and uplifts.” — School Library Journal “Action and real emotion are packed appealingly into this rumbustious tale for readers ages 5-8.” —The Wall Street Journal “A nicely inventive little morality ‘tail for newly independent readers.” — Kirkus Reviews Sela ier} 3 TN 7 ( ml Kara LaReau ad HC 978-0-7636-763747 + PB: g78g362-0365-4 Praise for Book 2 “Another tale for fledgling chapter-book readers that highlights the profound value of kindness to others.” — Booklist (starred review) “Short chapters with lots of cartoonlike pictures make this perfect for those starting to read chapter books.” — Providence Journal “Charming.” — Kirkus Reviews CANDLEWICK PRESS