W. H. Beck

Malcolm, a smaller than average-sized rat, loves his life at McKenna School and the secret society of classroom pets that keep children out of trouble, but when Aggy the iguana disappears Malcolm must use all of his ratty persistence to prove his inn

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 that even rats can be good guys. Illustrated by Brian Lies of Bats at the Beach, this engaging middle-grade novel will have readers rooting for Malcolm as they try to solve the mystery alongside him.

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Malcolm, a smaller than average rat, loves life at McKenna School and the secret society of classroom pets that keep children out of trouble, but when Aggy the iguana disappears Malcolm must use all of his ratty persistence to prove his innocence and save her.

Protecting the students and teachers of McKenna School is a full-time job for the Midnight Academy, a secret society of classroom pets. Now that their feline enemy Snip is gone, Malcolm the rat and his animal friends are finally hoping for a little peace and quiet. But the school is in serious financial trouble, and a new mystery is already brewing in the hallways. When a rare, valuable coin and a mysterious secret code are discovered inside the building, Malcolm realizes this might be the key to saving McKenna School from closing forever. To find the answers, this brave little rat must venture out of the safety of his classroom and into the dangerous, unknown outside world. Out under the stars, Malcolm will face shady characters, forge new friendships, and cross paths with old enemies. Packed with secret identities, buried treasure, and clever puzzles, this fast-paced adventure will keep you turning the pages. Can Malcolm crack the code and save his beloved school before time runs out?