Rat is a sassy intelligent rodent. He is also very talkative and arrogant. He thinks only of himself. After a bit of a struggle in the great outdoors he discovers the perfect place to spend the winter: a farm house basement. Unfortunately some of Rat s plans are putting him or his new mouse pal in danger. Mouse also creates some of his own danger due to his huge love for jam. There are fur raising adventures and frightening encounters for both of the pals. Things don t always go as planned. Even though Rat may be smart he has a lot to learn about friendship."