Ages 8 years & over. For many seasons, King Magnath's rat army has terrorised the creatures of Cape Hookross. Smidge, a young otter, begins an epic journey to find his father, who went missing during an attack years earlier. In an action-packed adventure where bravery, love and family loyalty are tested, Smidge, his groundhog best friend Pete and an assortment of creatures face off against the brutish rat king and his relentless army. This is the first volume in the Magnath Chronicles series.