Description: "Months have passed since the Grown-Ups were taken captive, forced to brush the teeth and scratch the backs of the Growlies. One day the children make a decision: Ratamacue! It means "no more waiting." It means it's time for a rescue mission! They set off on a wild and uncertain journey, forming a drumline to overcome the many obstacles in their way. In the end, the Growlies' meanness is no match for the children's magic: their collective music"--
Review Quotes:
"The dynamic panels have a rhythm of their own, all culminating in a truly stunning ending . . . Innovation that deserves a standing ovation."
--Kirkus Reviews, *starred review, 08/15/25