By Susan Day
Publisher: Susan Day
Published: Dec. 1, 2013
ASIN: B00H1FKPFW
Amazon Synopsis:
In this fun children’s book, Rampaging
Rats, Melbourne City Airport is being destroyed by monster rats. People think
dogs are responsible so Astro and our valiant team not only have to destroy the
rats, but they also have to find out who created these terrible creatures and
clear the name of The Organisation.
If they don’t the strong bond that exists between people and dogs may be ruined for all time and we won’t find out how Indy stopped a dog-eating crocodile or why there’s a dog that thinks his name is Stop It!
Follow the team as they travel around Australia and help rebuild the special bond that exists between dogs and their owners.
If you and your family love dogs you are going to love this fun children’s story. The characters are all based on real dogs and cats and, just like your pet at home, they will warm your heart. They are unique and a bit flawed but you’ll love them all the same.
The story is about a mysterious organisation that exists without detection and operates right under our very noses. Its sole purpose is to save dogs from neglect. This is the third book in the Astro Adventure’s series and it will delight and entertain your family with its fast moving plots and funny storylines.
This tale of spies and mystery is full of twists and turns. The secret organisation is manned by a tunnel digging terrier who carries a diamond encrusted nail file. A large dog for which the complexities of door handles are a complete mystery and who, instead, opens everything with his head. As well as, a commando, khaki wearing Blue heeler who is armed with a hunting bone and a smell grenade. And that’s just to name a few!
If they don’t the strong bond that exists between people and dogs may be ruined for all time and we won’t find out how Indy stopped a dog-eating crocodile or why there’s a dog that thinks his name is Stop It!
Follow the team as they travel around Australia and help rebuild the special bond that exists between dogs and their owners.
If you and your family love dogs you are going to love this fun children’s story. The characters are all based on real dogs and cats and, just like your pet at home, they will warm your heart. They are unique and a bit flawed but you’ll love them all the same.
The story is about a mysterious organisation that exists without detection and operates right under our very noses. Its sole purpose is to save dogs from neglect. This is the third book in the Astro Adventure’s series and it will delight and entertain your family with its fast moving plots and funny storylines.
This tale of spies and mystery is full of twists and turns. The secret organisation is manned by a tunnel digging terrier who carries a diamond encrusted nail file. A large dog for which the complexities of door handles are a complete mystery and who, instead, opens everything with his head. As well as, a commando, khaki wearing Blue heeler who is armed with a hunting bone and a smell grenade. And that’s just to name a few!
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My Thoughts:
When monster rats
start destroying Melbourne Airport, people put the blame on dogs. The
relationship between dogs and their humans is being destroyed so it’s up to the
organization to solve the mystery of who is behind this heinous crime and
restore the relationship between man and his best friend. Commander Rocky sends
his operatives out across Australia to spread the word to the dogs of the
country to be on their best behaviour as they work to discover just who is
behind the devastation at the airport.
Animal lovers (dog
lovers at least) will love this crime-fighting organization of canines. I liked
that each of the characters are based on real dogs and cats. The author has
done all her own illustrations for the book.
In Rampaging Rats we get to know some of
the team members that we haven’t really gotten to know too well yet in the
first two books as they are sent on their missions across Australia. Each of the
dogs has their own personalities and though they are serious about their
business, you’ll definitely see them as dogs because they continually do the
things that dogs love to do – chase balls and sticks, run, pee on things –
typical dog behaviours.
The plot moves along
quickly and is full of humour. Adults will enjoy the story as they read the
book along with their child. The mystery is full of twists and turns and is
sure to delight your middle-grade child.
Rampaging Rats is available separately or part of a box set.
I would recommend it for middle-grade readers. I gave this book 4 out of 5
stars.
Thank you to the
author who provided a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest
review. A positive opinion was not required. All thoughts are my own.
About the Author:
Susan Day is passionate about children's
literature and wants to inspire children to follow their dreams. She created
the Astro’s Adventures series and is currently illustrating other titles for
children.Susan travelled around the world twice before she was seven years old. It was the sixties and the cheapest way to circumnavigate the globe was by cruise ship. It seemed only fitting that the wonderful events she experienced and the places she visited on these journeys be recorded for history. Thus, her story telling skills began. Firstly, to Rupert Bear, her lifelong companion, and then to a host of imaginary friends and finally to her pet dog once the family finally set down roots in Australia.
Each book Susan creates encourages and promotes the wonderful art of story-telling with organic illustrations that reach to the very essence of the reader portraying similar character traits that their pets share.
Susan shares her home with the dogs, in particular, Rocky, Stella, Alfie and Digger, three rescue guinea pigs, two bossy cats and a very patient husband.
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