102

Written by Matthew Cordell

A child shrinks and embarks on a magical quest to help a mouse family.

4.1 Goodreads · 455 ratings

48 pages· ~540L

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Bookroo's summary

George, sent home sick, awakens to a cricket's call and shrinks to explore a hidden world. Guided through a crack in his wall, he finds a mouse family in need. To help them, he must complete a special soup for a sick mouse child. This enchanting journey through moonlit yards and tiny kitchens reveals the power of kindness and curiosity. Will George succeed in his quest and return to his world? Discover a tale where the unbelievable becomes possible, and small acts of generosity make a big difference.

From the publisher

“Utterly entrancing.” –Kirkus, starred review “Tender and imaginative.” –SLJ, starred review “Graceful, cozy.” –Booklist, starred review “A weird and wonderful story.” –Horn Book, starred review *”Pulses with warmth and inventiveness.”–PW, starred review From Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell comes a cozy, magical nighttime adventure, where a child discovers the mysterious, miniature world beyond his bedroom walls. Sent home from school earlier in the day with a fever, George awakens in the middle of the night to discover a cricket beckoning him on an adventure and soon finds himself shrunken down in size. He follows the insect guide through a crack in his bedroom wall, through the moonlit yard, and into the home of a family of mice at the base of an oak tree. There, in a tiny, cozy kitchen, George discovers the meaning of his quest: he must help the Mama mouse complete her special 102-bean soup for her sick young son. Delightfully sweet as it is fantastic, 102 seamlessly explores the values of curiosity, kindness, and generosity. The simple yet profound conclusion shares a clever wink with readers, encouraging them to believe the unbelievable.

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