I thought the concept for this book sounded intriguing. Which it was but what sounds good on and what really is the truth are two different things. I can remember reading the story about the Pied Piper.

The Start of this book was good. It started with the story of the Pied Piper and then flashed forward to the present day with Max and Carter. I felt bad for Carter, which is a good thing. It formed a connection with him. Than there is Max. She may be the big sister and have her moments of being a meanie like a big sister but she does love Carter. This is where the story dropped for me. I could not form any other connections with any of the other characters in this book, although part two of the story was a little more interesting with the rats and fun names like Whiptail, Wormling, Spitter, and King Marrow. Overall for me this book did not strike a cord with me but my nephews will enjoy this book. ( )