Runaway Ralph
About this book
Runaway Ralph is the second in a children's novel trilogy 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. The book was given the Nene Award by the Hawaii Library Association in 1972.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 24295 readers · 175 pages · ≈ 3 h 14 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Runaway Ralph?
About ≈ 3 h 14 m — 175 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Runaway Ralph?
175 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Runaway Ralph?
It sits on the Classics, Fantasy, Fiction shelves.
Is Runaway Ralph in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Runaway Ralph?
The main characters include Ralph S. Mouse, Garfield, Catso, Sam.
Where does Runaway Ralph take place?
It is set in Mountain View Inn, Happy Acres Camp.
Who wrote Runaway Ralph?
Beverly Cleary (1916–2021).