In a space station far far away lives one escaped lab rat with an extraordinary knowledge of all things human, one boy who is ignored by his scientist parents and one single-minded robot named Nanny. Rat has escaped and he's starving. Though he understands human speech and all things scientific, his stomach is in charge and he's forced to look for help from the only place he can think of-the boy. The boy leaves crumbs, messes around with his computer and is bored on the space shuttle as his parents frantically try to avoid meteors and study the sun. When Nanny shows her true identity and becomes Rat's most feared enemy, Rat has to trust the boy for more than food. Plodding plot lines mar a good idea and threaten to leave new readers lost in space. However, true science geeks will enjoy the details of life on a space shuttle. If this leads those readers to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, all the better. (Fiction. 8-12)
Jeff thought life on a space station would be a great adventure. Boy, was he wrong! His parents have no time for him, the captain has no use for him, and his weird robot caretaker has no tolerance for him.
Jeff is not the only one on the station feeling lost and lonely. Also on board is a Modified rat who accidentally stowed away while trying to escape the lab where she was created. When Rat begins emailing Jeff in an attempt to get food (she's a very bright rat), the two form an unlikely friendship. The thing is, Jeff has no idea his new pen pal is a rat...
Michael J. Daley has concocted a rare treat: a genuine science fiction novel for younger audiences. Humorous, exciting, and touching, the adventures of Jeff and Rat will delight anyone who has dreamed of life in outer space.
Jeff thought life on a space station would be a great adventure. Boy, was he wrong! His parents have no time for him, the captain has no use for him, and his weird robot caretaker has no tolerance for him.
Jeff is not the only one on the station feeling lost and lonely. Also on board is a Modified rat who accidentally stowed away while trying to escape the lab where she was created. When Rat begins emailing Jeff in an attempt to get food (she's a very bright rat), the two form an unlikely friendship. The thing is, Jeff has no idea his new pen pal is a rat...
Michael J. Daley has concocted a rare treat: a genuine science fiction novel for younger audiences. Humorous, exciting, and touching, the adventures of Jeff and Rat will delight anyone who has dreamed of life in outer space.
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| BN ID: | 2940171725853 |
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| Publisher: | Full Cast Audio |
| Publication date: | 01/01/2010 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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