Rat Tales and Other Stories

In this lively collection, readers meet urban Tom Sawyers, restless American G.I.s far from home, and scores of vivid characters, some serious, others hilarious. The stories' brisk pace propels readers ahead and leaves them with a most satisfying reading experience. So buckle your seatbelts and prepare for a fast ride as you meet Rat Moskowitz and his pals: 1940s and 1950s boys whose playgrounds were city streets and rooftops, boys who reveled in childhood freedoms that 21st century kids can't even imagine. You will also discover code-catchers on Okinawa, a lost lady from Jamaica, and many more unforgettable characters.