A rat story with a big heart.
A debut book by Ashley Hayward (Faithful Rattos) — a love letter to the fancy rat who can change everything.
⭐ 5-star reviewed
Meet Lox
“Why hello there, my name is Lox and this is my story.”
Lox begins life in a small cage with boring food and nothing to do… until the best-worst thing happens:
he’s dumped in the woods — and found by someone very special.
Golda is enthusiastic, kind, and (most importantly) she loves rats.
What follows is a warm, uplifting tale about friendship, second chances,
and the humble fancy rat — “in more ways than one.”
5-star reviewed: Readers have fallen in love with Lox’s story — warm, honest, and full of heart.
From us at Mischief Made
We’ve been genuinely excited about this book ever since Ashley first showed us the pre-print —
and we’re chuffed to bits to see it out in the world and getting the love it deserves.
As fellow rat people, it instantly struck a chord — it’s warm, honest, and full of that quiet magic
that only someone who truly understands rats can put into words.
It’s the kind of story that’ll make you smile, maybe get a bit misty-eyed, and then go and give your rats
an extra treat just because you love them.
Perfect for
Rat lovers, families, young readers, and anyone who believes small animals can make a huge difference.
A genuinely lovely addition to any rat-themed bookshelf — and a brilliant gift for a fellow rat person.
