Ship Rats

By Rhian Waller

“Bigs hunt us, they hurt us and they trap us. They spoil our food and make us sick. You can’t be friends with a Big. Bigs hate us. They want us all gone. Now I want you gone too!”
– Black Spot

Three young rats set out on an adventure which will take them around the world.

Born in a busy dock, sisters Rip, Lu and Preen join the crew of the Hydromyst, a Dutch ship sailing in the time of pirates, trade wars and wind.

Despised by the human sailors and distrusted by Black Spot, the dangerous Skipper of the rats, the three sisters have to win their place on the ship by undertaking a series of trials.

Lu’s friendship with a young stowaway will put all three sisters at risk - but worse is to come for everyone on board when the ship sails into a terrible storm.

Will the three sisters ever make it back to port?
Sea Rats is the first part of a trilogy charting the adventures of three rats and the human companions they meet along the way.

This book supports the APOPO Foundation which trains “Hero Rats” to save human lives. Visit www.apopo.org for details.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rhian Waller
• Release date: Apr 13, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370542604

Rhian Waller

Rhian is a lecturer, sometime journalist, writer and charity fundraiser. Her latest book is Ship Rats, part one of the Rat Tales Trilogy (5-8 years). Her first book, Eithe's Way (for adults), was published by The Write Factor and can be found at www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/Eithes-Way-Rhian-Waller/1500142085.

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