Hero and the Sinking Ships

by Richard L. Hamilton, Sam Hearn (Illustrator)

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...!

192 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Maricarmen Estrada M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hero is a young rat that is traveling with his family who is seeking for a warm place to live. First, they lived happily in a filthy restaurant, but after a visit from the Health Department their comfort was compromised, and they had to leave. Through a journey filled with adventures he grows and finds his place in the world with the help of his family.

Very nice read especially for the youngest of the family.