When Malcolm the rat arrives as the pet at McKenna School, he revels in the attention. He also meets the Midnight Academy, a secret society of classroom pets that keeps the nutters (kids) safe. There’s just one problem: Rats have a terrible reputation! So when the Academy’s iguana leader is kidnapped, Malcolm must prove his innocence—and show that even rats can be good guys. Illustrated by Brian Lies ofBats at the Beach, this engaging middle grade novel will have readers rooting for Malcolm as they try to solve the mystery alongside him.
A rat must solve the case of a missing iguana with the help of a secret society of classroom pets. Illustrated byNew York Timesbest-seller Brian Lies!
A rip-roaring tale; even rodent haters will have to like Malcolm. —Kirkus
Escapades, humor, and romance weave together in this madcap elementary school adventure . . . A first-rate debut. —Publishers Weekly
This creature-feature leavens spookiness with healthy doses of whimsy. —Booklist
Malcolm is thoroughly likable . . . a good choice for younger students who are reading above grade level yet aren't quite ready for heavier emotional or thematic content. —School Library Journal
W. H. Beckis a children’s book author and librarian. She lives in Wisconsin with her family. Visit her atwww.whbeck.com.
Brian Liesis the award-winning creator of theNew York TimesbestsellerBats at the Beach. He lives on the South Shore of Massachusetts with his family. Visit him atwww.brianlies.com.
Chapter 1
THE MOUSE
It began with a rat. There was also a glasses-wearing elderly iguana, a grumpy fish who could spell, a ghost in the clock tower, a secret message in the library, and a twisted evil tl-
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