A Mouse Called Wolf - Hardcover

King-Smith, Dick; Fox Busters Ltd

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0517709732 ISBN 13: 9780517709733

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1997

Synopsis

Here is the story of a little mouse with a big talent! As the runt of his family, Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse ("Wolf," for short) has a big name to make up for his small size. But the name fits: While his siblings like to race each other across the piano keys, he would rather listen to Mrs. Honeybee, the lady of the house, play music on them. Then one day, in a moment of musical passion, Wolf throws his head back--and to his total surprise, out of his mouth comes a beautiful voice! Soon he's singing everything from "Three Blind Mice" to Chopin to the Beatles, all to Mrs. Honeybee's accompaniment. But Wolf's talents don't end there--his voice really is music to Mrs. Honeybee's ears when he uses it to rescue her after she takes a spill. Dick King-Smith, beloved author of Babe: The Gallant Pig, is back with a warm, funny, fast-paced story about an unusual musical friendship that is perfect for newly independent readers.  

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From the Back Cover

"A sunny story, made even more cheerful by Jon Goodell's exquisite black-and-white animal pictures...It succeeds because of its determined main character, its gentle wit, and its positive message."--Booklist

"Another King-Smith critter to love...an appealing beginning-chapter book for youg readers ready for a bit of substance, and a surefire read-aloud."--School Library Journal

"Written in King-Smith's characteristically well-upholstered prose."--Publishers Weekly

"A charming animal fantasy."--Instructor
        

About the Author

*Dick King-Smith was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England, surrounded by pet animals.  After twenty years as a farmer, he turned to teaching and then to writing children's books.

*Dick writes mostly about animals: farmyard fantasy, as he likes to call it, often about pigs, his special favorites.  He enjoys writing for children, meeting the children who read his books, and knowing that they get enjoyment from what he does.

Among his well-loved books is Babe, The Gallant Pig , which was recently made into a major motion picture, and was nominated for an Academy Award.

*Dick currently lives with his wife in a small 17th-century cottage, about three miles from the house where he was born.  

About this edition

• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0517709732
• ISBN 13: 9780517709733
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112