Reviews
""A plucky hero, exciting plot, and a [satisfying] resolution, Peck's latest is a gentle homage to old-school adventure tales."-Starred Review, The small hero's brushes with danger and run-ins with royalty (both human and rodent) unfold with Peck's characteristic wit and flair for adventure. Readers will gleefully suspend disbelief as they trace Mouse Minor's exciting journey…, Peck's writing is so rich, so laugh-out-loud funny, that the picture of the mysterious mousedom, complete with proper clothing, food, and life lessons reels us into a truly original, imaginative world. . . . A more-than-perfect book to share aloud with young readers., "You can't help but make comparisons to some other very famous books about mice, namely DiCamillo's The Tale of Despereaux (2003) and White's Stuart Little, but the parallel world of mice and humans also echoes The Borrowers. Peck (A Year Down Yonder, 2000) is terrific in relaying small details, like the intricacy of mouse uniforms, and this clever yarn should delight fans of animal adventure stories. (Starred Review) -- Booklist "The small hero's brushes with danger and run-ins with royalty (both human and rodent) unfold with Peck's characteristic wit and flair for adventure." (Starred Review) -- Publishers Weekly "[Children will] enjoy the twists and turns of this old-fashioned rags-to-riches story. It's written in an easy, unlabored style but still reflects Peck's relish for the perfect word and phrase; readers and listeners (it makes a great read-aloud) will savor every one." -- Horn Book "A plucky hero, exciting plot, and a [satisfying] resolution, Peck's latest is a gentle homage to old-school adventure tales." (Starred Review) -- School Library Journal "Peck's writing is so rich, so laugh-out-loud funny, that the picture of the mysterious mousedom, complete with proper clothing, food, and life lessons reels us into a truly original, imaginative world. . . . A more-than-perfect book to share aloud with young readers." -- The Christian Science Monitor "Peck creates a pleasantly detailed, cozy Victorian mouse world. There's some of Stuart Little's appeal to Mouse Minor's exploits." -- BCCB "Witty and precise prose… will enchant lovers of animal fantasy. This mouse-sized identity quest sparkles."- Kirkus -- Kirkus Reviews "Perfect for reading aloud to intermediate grade students or for recommending to readers who enjoy a mystery or a good adventure story. Recommend to fans of The Tale of Despereaux ."- Library Media Connection -- Library Media Connection, You can't help but make comparisons to some other very famous books about mice, namely DiCamillo's The Tale of Despereaux (2003) and White's Stuart Little, but the parallel world of mice and humans also echoes The Borrowers. Peck (A Year Down Yonder, 2000) is terrific in relaying small details, like the intricacy of mouse uniforms, and this clever yarn should delight fans of animal adventure stories. (Starred Review)|9780803738386|, "Witty and precise prose… will enchant lovers of animal fantasy. This mouse-sized identity quest sparkles."- Kirkus, "The small hero's brushes with danger and run-ins with royalty (both human and rodent) unfold with Peck's characteristic wit and flair for adventure." (Starred Review) , Peck creates a pleasantly detailed, cozy Victorian mouse world. There's some of Stuart Little's appeal to Mouse Minor's exploits., "Perfect for reading aloud to intermediate grade students or for recommending to readers who enjoy a mystery or a good adventure story. Recommend to fans of The Tale of Despereaux ."- Library Media Connection, "The small hero's brushes with danger and run-ins with royalty (both human and rodent) unfold with Peck's characteristic wit and flair for adventure." (Starred) , [Children will] enjoy the twists and turns of this old-fashioned rags-to-riches story. It's written in an easy, unlabored style but still reflects Peck's relish for the perfect word and phrase; readers and listeners (it makes a great read-aloud) will savor every one., "A plucky hero, exciting plot, and a [satisfying] resolution, Peck's latest is a gentle homage to old-school adventure tales." (Starred Review), You can't help but make comparisons to some other very famous books about mice, namely DiCamillo's The Tale of Despereaux (2003) and White's Stuart Little, but the parallel world of mice and humans also echoes The Borrowers. Peck (A Year Down Yonder, 2000) is terrific in relaying small details, like the intricacy of mouse uniforms, and this clever yarn should delight fans of animal adventure stories. (Starred)|9780803738386|
