The explanation for that did not take place until the end of the story and then it was not very good. A little girl gets sucked down a grate in a laundry room in New York City and so did a full grown man. Of all the animals and insects that live underground, this was all she could fit into the story. This mostly takes place underground and the only animals she mentions, are people, rats, roaches, fish and spiders. I did feel she should have gotten someone like Facklam to help her write the story. There were also some surprises I did not see coming. About half way through the story gets more interesting when they are joined by Rip Red, I liked his character. They said that all Americans have a smell, because we eat so much meat. My wife went to college with some Nigerians. I will say I liked the whole take a bath so they rats don't smell you. I believe it could have been, The writing is good, but there are large holes. I believe that age group will really like the book, but it is not that good for adults. This is for 4th graders through 8th graders.
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