The Revenge of Randal Reese-Rat

Rat's Tale #2

by Tor Seidler, Brett Helquist (Illustrator)

The captivating sequel to a Rat's Tale
Randal Reese-Rat is mad with jealousy, believing Montague Mad-Rat has stolen Isabel, his former bride-to-be. His feelings are no secret on his wharf, and when an unthinkable crime is perpetrated against Izzy and Monty on their wedding night, Randal is the prime suspect. Now on the lam, with a price on his head and thugs on his tail, Randal involves animal friends of his in a perfect and horrible revenge on the whole rat colony. But his plans are hopelessly complicated when a new rat enters his life, an exotic she-rat who shares his unusual interest in non-rat species -- and who also happens to be a cousin of his nemesis.

Genres: Animals, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Animal Fiction, Fiction, Childrens

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 20, 2001

Reviews

[King Haddock]

I really enjoyed this book. I found it more exciting and unique than the first book, A Rat's Tale, although I found it a shame that Randall changed his name to Gregory Sad-Rat (true, he had reason, but still, you think he could have told her eventually...or maybe that would have lost her confidence. Oh, whatever). Anyway, read it, although A Rat's Tale must be read first.

[Brandon]

A smart and funny finale to Tor Seidler's two-book series about rats. There's much humor to be found in this charming and tightly plotted book. How lovely, also, that this sequel centers around Randal Reese-Rat, the cuckolded minor character from the first book, A RAT'S TALE. The world is richly imagined and brought to life convincingly. I'd recommend this to anyone who's a fan of middle-grade novels with animal characters. The writing and story quality is first rate.

[Mary Putrasahan]

The chokehold this book had on me when I was 8 should be studied

[Abby Patterson]

read this as a one off didn’t realize it was a #2 still enjoyed it throughly the rat lore is real

[Charlie Weaver]

Adorable book, and considering the fact that I didn't read the first one, pretty coherent! A few plot lines were left a bit to the end I thought, but considering they're rats, I understand. Overall, adorable book.