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When mutant rats threaten to take over Staten Island, which has become a huge landfill, fourteen-year-old Sarah and her brother try to figure out how to stop them.
Quick Summary
Set on a Staten Island that's been turned into a giant landfill, the tale follows fourteen-year-old Sarah and her brother as they discover a horde of mutant rats planning to take over the island. The siblings have to outsmart the oversized, razor-toothed vermin using a blend of quick thinking, DIY gadgetry, and a lot of gross rat bait, all while the city's garbage-filled backdrop adds a stinky, oddly funny atmosphere. The book works best for readers who love a fast-paced adventure with a dash of horror, a splash of eco-sarcasm, and a sibling dynamic that feels real think of it as a middle-grade version of a disaster-movie with a conscience. Parents will be happy to know the scares are more spooky than truly graphic, and the underlying message about waste and responsibility slips in without being preachy. If you've ever enjoyed the environmental chaos of Carl Hiaasen's Hoot but wanted something with a bit more creepy-cute monster action, this one's a perfect fit.