Product Description
In this entertaining and action-filled novel, a young, wayward rat explores an alarmingly different side of life when he and the rest of his family set sail for sunnier climes.
Forced to leave their beloved nest by a cook, a cat and the freezing cold, the Morgan Street Rats set sail for the delectable promise of peace and quiet, hot grime and stench in the Tropics. (Or so they think).
But, before too long, it becomes startlingly clear that the young family of rodents are far from headed for their dream destination! And that is not the only surprise on the horizon. Little Hero is showing signs of rather unusual behaviour - he prefers the sweet taste of raisins to old fish bones, and wants to explore the more refined side of life. If he doesn't see the error of his ways soon, Hero could land himself in extremely deep water.
A wonderfully entertaining novel full of jeopardy, humour and wit as well as lots of rats, a Russian sea captain, his pig, sinking ships and much much more...!
About the Author
Richard Hamilton is the author of a number of picture books as well as writing young fiction for children. In conjunction with writing books, Richard works at the BBC, running its location library. He also works part-time writing and abridging stories for BBC Radio 4. He lives in London with his wife and two daughters.
