Review: Raticus - A True Tale From Critter Corner
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 12, 2011
This book was well written and quite a fast read. It made me laugh and cringe at the things that happened to this family. The story wasn't too long so I read it in one night. This is a true story of how a couple's washing machine, dryer and other electrical equipment was destroyed by some sort of critter that loved chewing at the rubber hoses, which caused their house to flood. This went on for months, but they couldn't find the cause at first. Nor could they catch whatever was eating the rubber. It was a worry to them as they had a young child, and knowing there was something prowling around at night would be quite scary. The author is a great writer and has a way with words.I don't want to spoil the ending, so I won't say much more, but if you want a bit of a laugh, or have ever had your home invaded by creatures of the night, you should read this story.Maybe the author could even use this tale and turn it into a fictitious children's story as well. It would sure scare them and make them laugh.As I live in a rural area, surrounded by forest, our house is also invaded sometimes with weird little critters. I love using these experiences and turning them into children's books. Some older kids would probably like this true tale too. They would be checking all the rubber pipes in the house for sure, not to mention their own electrical equipment. A great read for all.Molly Gumnut Rescues a Bandicoot (Series, Novel)Velvet Ball and The Broken Fairy (Series Novel)