Mortimer: Rat Race to Space

Written by Joan Marie Galat

Narrated by Grant Wiens

Mortimer T. Flightdeck, Ratonaut and Future YouTube Sensation, has big plans for ratkind.

A spot on the International Space Station (ISS) has opened up, and Mortimer, is not about to miss his chance to become an intergalactic space rat. And that's just the first step in his master plan to prove that rats are much better suited than humans for a future mission to Mars. He packs his camera and prepares to take to the internet with his evidence of rat superiority.

But when Mortimer's schemes go awry, he is forced to face new truths about dreams, friendship, and choosing the right thing to do. Maybe not everything is a rat race.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: May 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9798765089224

Joan Marie Galat

Joan Marie Galat is an internationally award-winning author of more than twenty-five books, including The Story of Malala Yousafzai: A Biography Book for New Readers, Dark Matters: Nature’s Reaction to Light Pollution, and Too Much Trash: How Litter Is Hurting Animals. She is known for presenting complex information to young readers in approachable and engaging ways. A professional speechwriter, former radio host, and frequent presenter, Joan has traveled across Canada and from Australia to South Korea to deliver literacy-building presentations based on her books. She lives near Edmonton, in Canada. Learn more at JoanGalat.com.