KING RAT
Author: James Clavell
ISBN: 978-0340750681
Price: Rs. 854.05 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Set in Changi, the most notorious prisoner of war camp in Asia, King Rat is an heroic story of survival told by a master story-teller who lived through those years as a young soldier. Only one man in fifteen had the strength, the luck, and the cleverness simply to survive Changi. And then there was King.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 416 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-0340750681.
About the Author
James Clavell, the son of a Royal Navy family, was educated in Portsmouth before, as a young artillery officer, he was captured by the Japanese at the Fall of Singapore. It was on this experience that his bestselling novel KING RAT was based. He maintained this oriental interest in his other great works: TAI-PAN, SHOGUN, NOBLE HOUSE and GAI JIN. Clavell lived for many years in Vancouver and Los Angeles, before settling in Switzerland, where he died in 1994.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-0340750681
- Publisher
- Hodder Paperbacks
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Set in Changi, the most notorious prisoner of war camp in Asia, King Rat is an heroic story of survival told by a master story-teller who lived through those years as a young soldier. Only one man in fifteen had the strength, the luck, and the cleverness simply to survive Changi. And then there was...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll be pulled into a world where survival is the ultimate currency. Set inside the brutal reality of Changi POW camp, King Rat grips you with sharp character drama, moral tension, and unforgettable atmosphere. You don’t just read this story—you feel the hunger, fear, and cunning that kept men alive. Told by someone who lived it, this novel rewards you with raw authenticity, emotional depth, and a powerful reminder of how far human resilience can stretch.
- Published by Hodder Paperbacks.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 416.
Catalog Description
Set in Changi, the most notorious prisoner of war camp in Asia, King Rat is an heroic story of survival told by a master story-teller who lived through those years as a young soldier. Only one man in fifteen had the strength, the luck, and the cleverness simply to survive Changi. And then there was King.
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