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Rat escapes from a
laboratory on Earth where she had been genetically modified by
scientists. Rat knows how to read, use a keyboard, and use sign
language. One day, Rat is able to escape out an open window and ends up
hiding inside a crate that gets loaded onto a shuttle that is bound for
a space station. On the space station, Jeff's parents are scientists
that are working on a way to save the Earth. Jeff is left alone a lot
and has a robot named Nanny that looks after him. Jeff doesn't like
Nanny. She is very bossy and treats him badly. Meanwhile, Rat is always
hungry. She has made a nest, explored part of the space station, and
found the best way to get food was to be near Jeff, as Jeff is a sloppy
eater and often leaves food lying around. One day, Rat learns where the
food processors are and starts to gather a lot of food. Unfortunately
for Rat, the computers recognize that food is disappearing. Rat then
accidentally chews through an electrical wire and the lights go out in
the space station. Realizing that they have a rodent problem, the
captain of the station sends Nanny after the rat. You see, Nanny isn't
just a nanny robot, she is a prowler, a fixer of all sorts of problems.
Jeff soon comes to realize that the rat is intelligent and wants to save
her. But with Nanny on the warpath, Jeff doesn't know how to stop the
metal beast. After all, Nanny isn't quite the robot he thought it was.
Space Station Rat
by Michael J Daley is the story about a
genetically modified
lavender-colored rat and a boy struggling to survive on a space station.
This book is intended for young readers ages 8 to 12.
Space Station Rat
is a fun science fiction book that kids will enjoy. After all, what's
not cool about a genetically engineered rat with lavender hair? Heck, I
want one! As for the story, it is quick and entertaining. There is a lot
of action in the story and it is interesting seeing the world through a
rat's eyes, even if they have been genetically engineered. As for Nanny,
the menacing robot, there is obviously something wrong with it and it is
not firing on all circuits. But if you look at it like she is just doing
her job, then she really isn't evil, just thorough. It just so happens
that her job is to kill the rat and save the space station from any more
damage. Her other main job is to fix the space station when it is hit by
a small meteor, which happens quite a bit. As for Jeff, he is a highly
likable character that just needs something to do. The poor kid doesn't
have anyone else to play with and sometimes finds himself in trouble
because of it. Overall,
Space Station Rat
is a great story that boys will love. So, if you are looking for a
really cool science fiction story with a lot of action, pick up a copy
of Space
Station Rat
today.
I rated this book an 8 out of 10. |
