Rats

On Staten Island, 15-year-old Sarah Macafee and her 10-year-old brother, Michael, are feeling happier. Their home is on the edge of a huge garbage dump, and the terrible smell is almost unbearable. But now the garbage piles are being paved over, and the chance for a better life seems real. One day while walking their pet rat, Sarah and Michael are shocked to find several neighbors have just been savagely attacked. There seem to be millions of huge, vicious rats emerging from the old garbage dump. Suddenly, the local residents are fighting for their lives while Sarah and the authorities try to stop the nasty creatures. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Zindel creates a terrifying tale that even the most reluctant reader will eagerly devour. L.J. Ganser's narration vividly sets the frightening tone. And don't miss these other titles by Zindel: Loch and Reef of Death.