The Rat King - A Bedtime Series For Older Kids

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In The Rat King, the story picks up where Cat City left off. Susan has been having bad dreams, and without Tucker there to comfort her, she fears something terrible has happened. Tucker has been ordered to stay in Cat City and fulfill his duty as a gatekeeper, but it feels like the council is trying to keep him from his friend. Susan's nightmares turn out to be real, and when Tucker discovers that Susan has been kidnapped by their enemies, he tries to rally help from the cats. But if anyone is going to save her, it's going to have to be him! With the Rat King ready to attack and an old enemy still plotting to take over Cat City, it's up to Susan and Tucker to save the cats from their enemy once more. Join us as we continue The Adventures of Susan and Tucker in this spellbinding sequel, filled with mystery, adventure, and heartwarming moments. Perfect for children aged 10 and up, "The Rat King" is a bedtime story that promises to whisk listeners away to a world of courage, friendship, and extraordinary adventures. Get cozy and follow Susan and Tucker's adventures in The Rat King on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to The Rat King! 🐀🐈

Join us for "The Rat King," the spellbinding sequel to Cat City. Perfect for kids aged 10 and up, this bedtime series is filled with mystery, adventure, and heartwarming moments. Get cozy and follow their adventures on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 --- Follow along with the book! The Rat King by Patti Larsen is available wherever fine books are sold. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10/09/2025

TcK_country2014

I haven’t listened to this pod yet but imma make a pov when you’re looking for a bedtime podcast. 📱📱🎶🎶🎵🤔🙂🙂😇🤤🤤😪😴😴😴😴😴😴 In the middle of the night an add plays 😉😉😉😔😒🤬🤬🤬😠😠😠😡😡😡😠😠😤😤😭😭Three hours later😡😡😡 We’ll time to go to bed night
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11/08/2025

9yo 3rd grade kid

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Background Sound

07/02/2025

Emgris84

Really good but WHYYYY oh WHYYy the background song?! It’d be so much better without background distractions!
I have a cat that is like this cat he’s gone for 6 days

09/11/2025

Hamburger 🍔 🍔🍔

Good podcast

In The Rat King, the story picks up where Cat City left off. Susan has been having bad dreams, and without Tucker there to comfort her, she fears something terrible has happened. Tucker has been ordered to stay in Cat City and fulfill his duty as a gatekeeper, but it feels like the council is trying to keep him from his friend. Susan's nightmares turn out to be real, and when Tucker discovers that Susan has been kidnapped by their enemies, he tries to rally help from the cats. But if anyone is going to save her, it's going to have to be him! With the Rat King ready to attack and an old enemy still plotting to take over Cat City, it's up to Susan and Tucker to save the cats from their enemy once more. Join us as we continue The Adventures of Susan and Tucker in this spellbinding sequel, filled with mystery, adventure, and heartwarming moments. Perfect for children aged 10 and up, "The Rat King" is a bedtime story that promises to whisk listeners away to a world of courage, friendship, and extraordinary adventures. Get cozy and follow Susan and Tucker's adventures in The Rat King on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️👂📖 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.