A Mouse Called Wolf

King-Smith, Dick

ISBN 10: 061317058X ISBN 13: 9780613170581

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 1999

Synopsis

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A mouse with an unusual name shares his musical gift with a widowed concert pianist.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

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.

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 this edition

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 061317058X
• ISBN 13: 9780613170581
• Binding: School & Library Binding
• Number of pages: 80
• Illustrator: Goodell Jon