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In the third installment of the popular Romeo Crumb series, the mischievous cat awakens scared and confused from his second death, only to discover he has entered the dire, forbidden realm of Vent City. Arriving in peril, he is rescued by a stranger who turns out to be a long‑lost relative. Together with a group of Vent City mutants, Romeo learns their heartbreaking story and joins forces to reclaim the Factory from the brutal Alleys who have taken control. A looming illness threatens Romeo, challenging his determination to restore the Factory to its rightful owners before the Alleys prevail.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: L. Rifkin
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