Esther, Zachary, Carl and Frankie are happy, living in the mysterious great house, until suddenly The Master vanishes and everything changes. The children find themselves in real danger, until they meet the "Rats" and learn to find sanctuary. The recipient of the Smarties 9-11 Judges Prize.
- ISBN10 0192717278
- ISBN13 9780192717276
- Publish Date 1 October 1993 (first published 1 November 1991)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 23 June 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oxford University Press
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 140
- Language English