Clarice the Brave
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021 · Est. 7 hour read

Clarice the Brave

A ship mouse must brave the sea and a dangerous cat to reunite with her brother.

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272 pages· 50,410 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Clarice, a ship mouse, faces peril when a mutiny separates her from her brother, Charles Sebastian. Stranded on a leaky boat with a menacing cat, she must find courage to survive and reunite. Meanwhile, Charles Sebastian contends with mutineers and a curious human. Can they overcome their fears and find each other again?

From the publisher

New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds brings us an epic animal adventure story perfect for fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander. The only good cat is a fed cat. Clarice, a young ship mouse, knows this to be true.She and her brother, Charles Sebastian, were taught to be careful–as all mice are–but caution is no match for the sea, which took their mother, and it is certainly no match for Special Lady, the horrid cat who ate their sister. Now the siblings hide in their pantry crate, knowing every move they make could be their last. When a shocking mutiny forces Clarice onto a small, leaky boat with Special Lady and a dozen hungry sailors with deadly boots, Charles Sebastian is left on the ship to fend off mutineers, a flock of irate chickens, and an inquisitive human prisoner–a mouse’s worst enemy. Being careful may have saved them in the past, but now Clarice and Charles Sebastian will need to grow bold if they are to survive . . . and keep their promise to find one other again. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds comes an unforgettable adventure filled with perseverance, kindness, and hope.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
272
Words
50,410
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
710L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about courageBooks about miceBooks about siblingsBooks about the ocean
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Language

At least a couple uses of "God" in cursing

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
October 12, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593323373

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