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Posh Rat Story Series: Episode 3 - Whiskery Business

The trend in whisker-sculpting has taken the UnderUnderground by storm. Now Posh Rat and Mr Barnes must figure out why everyone is losing their whiskers!

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Whiskery Business

As I looked out the library window of the Twitch mansion over the main stretch of Ratford Street, I noticed something was different. Along with the normal bustle of rat travellers, there seemed to be a new and unusual kind of energy. Groups were pausing and taking more pictures of themselves than usual. 

PA busy city scene, a rat is taking a selfie, other rats are taking photos by a fountain.

Apparently, a new trend in whisker-shaping had taken hold of the UnderUnderground. Travelling whisker-wax salesman, Victor Vermin, had set up a stand in the merchant's row of Ratsford Square.

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Benefits of reading Posh Rat - Whiskery Business

This short story covers the theme of identity. Whiskery Business 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 - Whiskery Business

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.