“The Rabid Toy” (El juguete rabioso) is the debut novel by Argentine writer Roberto Arlt, published in 1926. The work is considered one of the most important in 20th-century Argentine literature. The novel tells the story of Silvio Astier, a teenager from a poor family who tries to find his place in life in early 20th-century Buenos Aires. The book addresses themes such as poverty, social inequality, and moral choice.