Grk Smells a Rat (The Grk Books) - Hardcover

Doder, Joshua

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 038573722X ISBN 13: 9780385737227

Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2009

Synopsis

A perfect middle-grade adventure for the same fans as Alex Rider readers.

Tim Malt; his parents; his dog, Grk; and his friends Natascha and Max Raffifi have just arrived in India. They are all set to see the famous sights and watch Max compete in a tennis tournament. But after meeting a boy named Krishnan, they learn about the Blue Rat Gang, a group that enslaves children. Krishnan needs help to rescue his sister from a cruel life of forced labor, and Tim and Grk are up to the challenge. Racing against time, Tim and Grk are chased through dark alleys only to find themselves face-to-face with the infamous leader inside the Blue Rats’ headquarters. Can they foil his evil plans before it’s too late?

Praise for the Grk books:
“Pure adventure fun.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Crackles with Doder’s crisp prose and absurdist sensibility . . . [a] wildly engaging story.”—Time Out NY Kids

About this title

About the Author:

When he isn’t traveling the world, writing about Grk, Joshua Doder is a reporter for the Guardian. He lives in London, England.

Review:

"For 6+, you can't go wrong with Grk Smells a Rat. When our heroes discover that hundreds of children are disappearing, they uncover a plot involving a sinister blue rat." -- Amanda Craig * The Times * "It's an amazing book, once you pick it up you won't want to put it down, literally." -- Samantha, age 10 "A good, pacy read" * Books for Keeps * "I would not change anything in this story." * Children's Reviews in Junior Education Plus * "Funny, fast-moving and daring." * Norwich Evening News *

About this edition

• Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 038573722X
• ISBN 13: 9780385737227
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224