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CLUB OF THE COLOURFUL RATS

Sweet story and so relatable.

Ten-year-old Paul wants to hang out with his cool neighbor but she and her BFF have founded a club of Colorful Rats and anyone who wants to join them needs to have a rat as a pet. Paul's mom denies him the opportunity to get a rat, so Paul takes it up a notch and learns all he can about rats, presenting his work at school. His neighbor is impressed and asks him to take care of her rats for a few days while she is away. Of course, the worst happens, including the rats getting loose and ending up in his sister's saxophone at grandpa's birthday party. In the end, we learn that rats hold grudges but girls don't.

This is a delightful story from its script to the acting. Sammy Schrein, as Paul, is the perfect choice. He's completely into his character and his sincerity is overwhelming. The camera work, audio recording and editing are all well done. The dialogue is in German, with English subtitles, but so much of the action speaks for itself.

I give Club Of The Colourful Rats 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. If your child speaks German, then as young as 5 will appreciate it. But, from our experience, reading subtitles is much easier for older children. By Janet S., KIDS FIRST!

Sweet story and so relatable.

Ten-year-old Paul wants to hang out with his cool neighbor but she and her BFF have founded a club of Colorful Rats and anyone who wants to join them needs to have a rat as a pet. Paul's mom denies him the opportunity to get a rat, so Paul takes it up a notch and learns all he can about rats, presenting his work at school. His neighbor is impressed and asks him to take care of her rats for a few days while she is away. Of course, the worst happens, including the rats getting loose and ending up in his sister's saxophone at grandpa's birthday party. In the end, we learn that rats hold grudges but girls don't.

This is a delightful story from its script to the acting. Sammy Schrein, as Paul, is the perfect choice. He's completely into his character and his sincerity is overwhelming. The camera work, audio recording and editing are all well done. The dialogue is in German, with English subtitles, but so much of the action speaks for itself.

I give Club Of The Colourful Rats 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. If your child speaks German, then as young as 5 will appreciate it. But, from our experience, reading subtitles is much easier for older children. By Janet S., KIDS FIRST!

Ten-year-old Paul wants nothing more than to be friends with cool Luise from next door - but she and her friend Lea have founded the 'Club of Colourful Rats', and anyone who wants to join needs to have a rat as a pet. Unfortunately, Paul's mothers won't allow it; a rat as a pet is out of the question. But Paul has an idea: he shines at school with a presentation on coloured rats and his plan works. Luise is amazed at how well Paul knows her favourite animals and talks to him after class: can he look after her rats 'Rattschi' and 'Hatschi' at the weekend? Of course, says Paul. What could possibly go wrong?