Two rat brothers, Frederick and Ishbu, formerly classroom pets, escape their cage and are commanded to steal a valuable statue by the evil Big Cheese, who wants to inflict his revenge on humans. The brothers escape only to find themselves thrown into an adventure including sinking ships, balloon rides, and an Indian temple dedicated to rats as they rush to save mankind by thwarting the plans of the Big Cheese.
A sweet story about two rats who become unlikely heroes, this tale is packed with action and adventure. Frederick is brave and athletic and wanting to pursue adventure, while the smart, intuitive Ishbu wants only to return to his cage where he can live a quiet, comfortable life. Though both brothers are very different, they are extremely loyal to each other and to the humans they care about. The author has added factual notes about rats and the various events they encounter during their journeys. This story is sure to appeal to adventure readers.
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