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.