Sky Rat A Coming-of-Age Book About Being Different and Learning to Soar
Written and Illustrated by Scott Cressman
What happens when you don’t fit in—
because you’re meant to fly?
In a noisy city full of tunnel-digging, rule-following rats, one small creature just doesn’t belong. Scrat doesn’t act like the others. She doesn’t think like the others. And when she falls from a tree and accidentally glides through the air—she discovers she’s something else entirely.
Raised by rats but born with wings, Skrat must choose between staying where she feels out of place or becoming who she truly is: Sky Rat.
A heartwarming, high-flying adventure for readers aged 8–12, Sky Rat is a story for every kid who’s ever felt too weird, too wild, or too different to fit in—and a celebration of what happens when we stop trying to fit in, and start rising.
Why readers will love Sky Rat:
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A relatable hero for neurodiverse, imaginative, and high-energy readers
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A story about difference as superpower, not setback
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Encourages confidence, creativity, and self-acceptance
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Ideal for middle-grade classrooms and book clubs
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Gentle allegory for mental and emotional difference—without labels
Perfect for:
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Young readers who love underdog heroes
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Educators and librarians looking for inclusive fiction
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Parents of kids who think outside the box
About the author:
Scott Cressman is a designer, educator, and Assistant Professor in the Bachelor of Design program at Alberta University of the Arts in Calgary. With over 35 years of experience in industry, academia, visual communication, creative strategy, and branding, Scott has led award-winning projects across the public and private sectors. Learning that he had ADHD later in life, he now champions neurodivergent inclusion in creative education and believes that ADHD can be a powerful creative asset. His teaching and writing centre on empowering students to embrace their unique ways of thinking, making, and thriving.
Get Your Copy
Available in January 2026 in paperback and ebook
More information coming