Premonitions

The Rat had dreams and premonitions about future events. She had predicted that the family dog would run away and that her father would die soon. Her premonitions proved to be right in both cases.

The School Play

The Rat was an aspiring actress. She was thrilled when the drama teacher selected her to play the lead in “Romeo and Juliet” in the play at the end of the school year.

BMX Bikes

Bob and the Rat left home on their BMX bikes with only a few personal items in the backpacks. In New York City, they gave their bikes away to a thug in order to get their friend out of a bad scrape.

Skyscrapers

The Rat had a recurring dream about a great protector who would defend her among tall buildings. She was sure that her dream was an omen and a sign that...