First published 2000
A young urchin named Roger knocks on the door of a kindly old couple, claiming he was once a rat. Understandably, the couple is skeptical - until strange things start happening around their home. As Roger's unbelievable story gains traction, the city erupts in a frenzy, leaving the couple to protect the boy from those who would exploit his bizarre transformation. But is Roger truly telling the truth? In the end, the couple must decide whether to hide him or let the world learn the shocking reality behind his claims.
Genres: fiction, 20th-century, fantasy, magical-realism, 21st-century
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: England, London (England)
176 pages · Paperback · Yearling