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Posh Rat Story Series: Episode 2 - Crocodile Shock

Rumours of a possible crocodile in the UnderUnderground have spread. Are Posh Rat and Mr Barnes brave enough to carry out their scary mission and catch it?

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Crocodile Shock

Strings of small golden lights lit the busy city streets throughout the UnderUnderground. It was the normal Monday morning bustle of rats in hats and frock coats, carrying briefcases into crowded train carriages. Speedy mouse-drawn wagons pulled lady rats holding bags of bread crumbs and rice. Rats on bicycles passed bundles of dried corn to other worker rats in small boats at the loading docks. Nannies pushed little hairless rat babies tucked into their prams. 

Rats walk alongside a river, rats are boating down the river. A railway bridge stretches over the top and city buildings are in the background.

Nothing but the usual business could be found in this skyless underworld, except for the extra sound of nervous whispering.

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Benefits of reading Posh Rat - Crocodile Shock

This short story covers the theme of identity. Crocodile Shock is written and narrated in the first person. We recommend children with a reading age of 6 - 10 years old.

Who are the main characters in Posh Rat - Crocodile Shock

The main character in the Posh Rat series is a rat called Pinkerton Barnes. This is a fantasy story series set in an alternative London.