When their father dies, Bob and his little sister, Rat, set off for New York to find their relatives. It is the Rat's idea - and it is the character of the Rat that is central to this road-trip adventure. This is a typically American novel as the two children negotiate the city streets, finding warm hearts wherever they go. Enjoyably quirky, with a bittersweet ending that does not detract from the overall feel-good character.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 60 Spring 2011 ) |