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The Orphan and the Mouse
The Orphan and the Mouse
Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Sebago, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: November 12, 2014
Review
This old-fashioned story takes place in an orphanage in Philadelphia in 1949. Mary, a mouse, is an art thief . Caro, an orphan, is a sweet and responsible girl. They work together to solve a crime involving the director of the orphanage and a missing infant. This well written mystery/fantasy is fast paced and full of adventure. It would make a wonderful read aloud. E.B. White's "Stuart Little"? is mentioned several times in the book which adds a nice touch for those familiar with this classic title.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Freeman, Martha
Illustrator: McPhail, David
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Holiday House
Book Type:
Genre: adventure, fantasy, mystery
Audience: grades k-3, grades 4-6
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: very good
ISBN: 9780823431670
Price: 16.95