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Hannibal's Rat

Hannibal's Rat

by Geoffrey Guy (Author)

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    Paperback 2003

    $3.17
Synopsis

The Scratchbelly family dwell behind the skirting boards and under the floorboards of a human house.

The Mice: Scratchbelly, his wife Slickwhiskers, and their offspring - Scratchbellies One, Two, Three and Four, along with wise grandad, Old Grey, spend their lives cobbling together food, dodging the Noisy Sucker (a Hoover, to you and me), and avoiding being Spotted. When a human Spots you, you've had it!

Poison, traps, screeching and chair-hopping are just the start of it... finally the humans will resort to the ultimate rodent exterminator: a pussycat. So, when Scratchbelly's younger son gets Spotted, the inevitable happens and a ghastly moggy by the name of Hannibal is drafted in. Poor old Scratchbelly is in despair! The only solution is to befriend the cat - and find him something else to sink his teeth into: a rat, for instance.

The race is on to find a rat for Hannibal, to keep the Scratchbelly dynasty alive and foraging... But will Hannibal play ball?

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 176
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 16 Jan 2003
ISBN 10: 0340854855
ISBN 13: 9780340854853

Media Reviews
A lively tale, swiftly moving, and surprisingly involving
An appealing and convincing fantasy where the animal characters really do come to life * School Librarian *
The dialogue is a delight ... No sentimentality, but joie de vivre, lively characters and superb humour. An ideal book for adults and children to share * Armadillo *
This entertaining story has believable characters, humour and an exciting plot with some great chases. * Carousel Magazine *
An appealing and convincing fantasy where the animal characters really do come to life * School Library Association Journal *
Author Bio
Geoffrey Guy's full-time job is as a Gloucestershire Gardener - a job he loves! He also loves writing, and has been scribbling away in a non-serious capacity for years, finally sending Hodder his masterpiece, Hannibal's Rat, in 2001 and so becoming a serious author, with a publishing deal! Geoffrey still does the gardening of course, but is currently at work on the sequel to Hannibal's Rat, so watch this space...