# Toad Rage
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{{Short description|1999 children's novel by Morris Gleitzman}}
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{{Infobox book |
| name = Toad Rage
| image = Toad Rage cover.png
| caption = First edition cover.
| author = [Morris Gleitzman](/source/Morris_Gleitzman)
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| country = Australia
| language = English
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| publisher = [Puffin Books](/source/Puffin_Books)
| pub_date = 1999
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| pages = 152 pp ''(first edition)''
| isbn = 0-141-30655-6
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| preceded_by =
| followed_by = [Toad Heaven](/source/Toad_Heaven)
}}
'''''Toad Rage''''' is a children's novel by Australian author [Morris Gleitzman](/source/Morris_Gleitzman). It was first published in Australia in 1999 by [Puffin Books](/source/Puffin_Books).[{{cite web | url=https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30707003387 | title=Toad Rage by Gleitzman, Morris | publisher=AbeBooks | date= | access-date=2022-04-09}}]
==Plot summary==
Limpy, a young cane toad who narrowly escapes from becoming [roadkill](/source/roadkill), enters the gates of the Olympic Games and finds a sweet girl who once again saves him from being squashed. Limpy tries and fails to have cane toads become the [Sydney Olympic mascots](/source/List_of_Olympic_mascots). Limpy finally finds a way to protect his family from the terror of the highway. Soon, Limpy's plan succeeds, and cane toads everywhere (or almost everywhere) are safe again.
==Sequels==
This book was followed by four other books: ''[Toad Away](/source/Toad_Away)'', ''[Toad Heaven](/source/Toad_Heaven)'', ''[Toad Surprise](/source/Toad_Surprise)'', and ''[Toad Delight](/source/Toad_Delight)''.
==Reception==
Reviews for ''Toad Rage'' were positive, with ''[Publishers Weekly](/source/Publishers_Weekly)'' describing the book as "saucy fun from start to finish".[{{cite web | url=http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Toad-Rage/Morris-Gleitzman/e/9780375827631#TABS | title=Online Bookstore: Books, NOOK ebooks, Music, Movies & Toys }}] The ''School Library Journal'' review notes the adventurous story and the colourful use of Australian slang (with a glossary in the back) as being key to a "hugely funny read".[{{Citation | author1=Mitnick, Eva | title=Gleitzman, Morris. Toad Rage.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review) | journal=[School Library Journal](/source/School_Library_Journal) | publication-date=2004-04-01 | publisher=Library Journals, LLC | volume=50 | issue=4 | pages=154(1) | issn=0362-8930 }}] A review of the audiobook by SLJ recommends it for boys and reluctant readers due to the "gross-out" humour.[{{Citation | author1=Iserman, Jennifer | title=Toad Rage.(Brief Article)(Audiobook Review)(Children's Review) | journal=School Library Journal | publication-date=2005-04-01 | publisher=Library Journals, LLC | volume=51 | issue=4 | pages=74(1) | issn=0362-8930 }}] The ''Washington Post'' review gives some context of how [cane toads in Australia](/source/cane_toads_in_Australia) are viewed and notes some practices might make readers squeamish but otherwise recommends the book.[[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=20040726&id=H2hWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=a_MDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6945,5060742 The ''Washington Post'' review]] A reviewer for Kirkus Reviews described ''Toad Rage'' as "both solid entertainment and a barbed commentary on the importance of looks".[{{Citation | title=Gleitzman, Morris Toad Rage.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review) | journal=[Kirkus Reviews](/source/Kirkus_Reviews) | publication-date=2004-04-01 | publisher=Kirkus Media LLC | volume=72 | issue=7 | pages=329(1) | issn=1948-7428 }}] A reviewer for Booklist recommends it for grades 3-6 and says it will give readers "plenty of laughs".[{{Citation | author1=Sullivan, Ed | title=Gleitzman, Morris. Toad Rage.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review) | journal=[Booklist](/source/Booklist) | publication-date=2004-03-01 | publisher=American Library Association | volume=100 | issue=13 | pages=1188(2) | issn=0006-7385 }}]
==References==
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==Further reading==
*{{Citation | title=Toad Rage.(Book Review)(Children's Review)(Brief Article) | journal=[Times Educational Supplement](/source/Times_Educational_Supplement) | publication-date=2000-07-07 | publisher=Times Supplements Ltd | issue=4384 | pages=23 | issn=0040-7887 }}
*{{Citation | title=Toad Rage.(Book Review)(Children's Review)(Brief Article) | journal=Magpies | publication-date=2000-03-01 | publisher=Magpies Magazine Pty. Ltd | volume=15 | pages=32 | issn=0817-0088 }}
*{{Citation | title=Toad Rage.(Book Review)(Children's Review)(Brief Article) | journal=[School Librarian](/source/School_Librarian) | publication-date=2000-12-22 | publisher=The School Library Association | volume=48 | pages=192 | issn=0036-6595 }}
*{{Citation | author1=Morrison, Hope | title=The big picture.(Toad Rage)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review) | journal=[The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books](/source/The_Bulletin_of_the_Center_for_Children's_Books) | publication-date=2004-06-01 | publisher=University of Illinois Press | volume=57 | issue=10 | pages=405(1) | issn=0008-9036 }}
*Sheahan-Bright, Robyn (2000) "Irreverence for Sacred Cows" [Australian Book Review](/source/Australian_Book_Review) ({{ISSN|0155-2864}}) ({{ISSN|0004-8755}}), no. 218 February–March, 2000 p. 53-54.
*Harrison, Peta (2000) "Untitled Review" Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers ({{ISSN|0819-5358}}), vol. 14 no. 2, 2000 p. 29
*Zahnleiter, Joan (2000) "Untitled Review" Reading Time : The Journal of the [Children's Book Council of Australia](/source/Children's_Book_Council_of_Australia) ({{ISSN|0155-218X}}) ({{ISSN|1322-7602}}), vol. 44 no. 2 May 2000 p. 17
*Read, Maggie (2001) "Untitled Review" Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers ({{ISSN|0819-5358}}), vol. 15 no. 3, 2001 p. 49-50
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