Synopsis
Here's a little synopsis about the book-
GABRIEL CRISPING is an unusually short rat who loves to tinker with the junk humans throw out. His only friend RUM WHEATLAND is everything Gabriel isn’t - foul-mouthed, with a nose for mischief, and tall to boot.
When a storm drives Gabriel into the village toy shop, he's discovered by the elderly human toymaker MR. QUINT and helps fix a toy fire engine. Mr. Quint offers him an apprenticeship, and Gabriel leaps at the chance to be a toymaker.
That day, Rum's parents die in a trap, fuelling Rum's disgust for humans. Gabriel tries to keep Mr. Quint a secret, but Rum finds out and deals Gabriel a bloody snout - and a heavy heart.
When Gabriel makes a name for himself as an up-and-coming toymaker, Rum tries to burn down the shop. For the first time in his life, Gabriel snaps. He puts out the fire and chases Rum away.
Gabriel knows he must take fierce action before Mr. Quint or his shop is seriously hurt. He challenges Rum to an all-out fight. If he wins, Rum must promise never to endanger his friends, rat or human, ever again. But if Rum wins, Gabriel must give up being Mr. Quint's apprentice, and leave the forest, never to return.
On the day of the challenge, Gabriel's in shock when he finds Mr. Quint cornering Rum to try and reach him. When Rum lunges at him in a fierce attack, Gabriel charges in to protect Mr. Quint.
Rum realizes the depth of Gabriel’s bond with Mr. Quint, and decides to leave the forest to try finding his own human. Gabriel makes him promise to bring back stories of their adventures.
I know these kinds of stories aren't for everyone, so if you don't like the subject matter, or feel you can look past it, We probably aren't a good match.
If you LOVE these kinds of stories like I do, and feel you can advise me how to really polish it up, I'd really appreciate it.
C.J.
