IR VERDICT:
In CHILD OF THE CLOUD, the fifth book of the charming Pie Rats adventure series, the heroic rat Whisker, aided by his friends Ruby Rat, Hook Hand Horace, and Chatterbeak the parrot, set out across the snowy terrain to save Whisker’s little sister from ravenous birds of prey. The group encounters harrowing and humorous situations (including a budding romance, hidden messages, and an avalanche) that should delight young readers, whether they’ve been following the series since the first book or have just jumped on-board the pie rats’ ship for an exciting initial voyage.