Gr 3—6—Emmaline Addison, the girl who communicates with rodents, is back with her recipe-loving, bewhiskered friend, Ratson. In this third critter adventure, two mysterious letters arrive from Schenectady. The first invites Sissy to a reunion with her long-lost Ratmom. The second asks Emmy to visit her great-aunts. These letters are actually part of a diabolical plot masterminded by evil Miss Barmey, Emmy's former nanny-turned-rat. She plans to kidnap Sissy and use the rat's magical kisses to restore herself to human form. Once transformed, she will take revenge on Emmy (and her little rats too). Now Emmy and friends must rescue Sissy, find the real Ratmom, stop Miss Barmey's dastardly plot, and prove to her parents that she is indeed a responsible daughter. Predictably, good prevails over evil. Just the same, readers will cheer when Miss Barmey and henchman Cheswick Vole find themselves behind bars. Although some background is provided, readers unfamiliar with Emmy's previous adventures may be confused. Additionally, the length may intimidate reluctant readers. Still, fans of the protagonist will delight in this quirky, imaginative tale. Bean's very batty flip-book art adds to the fun.—Alissa J. LeMerise, Oxford Public Library, MI
Emmy Addison and her friends, who happen to be magical rats, are lured to Schenectady by a rodent villainess determined to regain her human form. This third entry includes many flashbacks, which can slow the action, but the characters continue to have heart, and Bean's flip-book art in the margins is an entertaining bonus.
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