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In the shadows of New York City, Montague, a budding artist and self‑aware young rat, finds himself powerless to stop the extermination of his friends. Determined to make a difference, he sets out to understand both himself and his roguish uncle, discovering that greater self‑knowledge is the key to saving those he loves.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Tor Seidler
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