Grk Smells a Rat

A perfect middle-grade adventure for the same fans as Alex Rider readers. Tim Malt; his parents; his dog, Grk; and his friends Natascha and Max Raffifi have just arrived in India. They are all set to see the famous sights and watch Max compete in a tennis tournament. But after meeting a boy named Krishnan, they learn about the Blue Rat Gang, a group that enslaves children. Krishnan needs help to rescue his sister from a cruel life of forced labor, and Tim and Grk are up to the challenge. Racing against time, Tim and Grk are chased through dark alleys only to find themselves face-to-face with the infamous leader inside the Blue Rats’ headquarters. Can they foil his evil plans before it’s too late? Praise for the Grk “Pure adventure fun.” —Kirkus Reviews “Crackles with Doder’s crisp prose and absurdist sensibility . . . [a] wildly engaging story.” —Time Out NY Kids