First Class Mischief
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

First Class Mischief

Written & illustrated by Claire Powell

Book #1 in the Marty Moose series

A mailmouse's first delivery turns into a daring adventure against pesky obstacles.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 88 ratings
160 pages
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Marty Moose embarks on his first day as a mailmouse, armed with advice from Great-Aunt Ada and a trusty mailbag. But when troublesome neighbors block his path, Marty and his energetic bunny friend, Nibbles, must outsmart them to deliver the final package. Will they succeed without breaking the rules? This lively tale of bravery and friendship is perfect for young readers ready for a fun-filled adventure.

From the publisher

“A roller coaster of a book loaded with mayhem, wordplay, burps and farts, and onomatopoeia that will keep readers tuned in and laughing out loud.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)Who knew delivering the mail could be so perilous? A silly, mischievous story of independence, self-confidence, bravery, and friendship. Just because you’re small doesn’t mean you can’t be brave. That’s the advice Great-Aunt Ada gives Marty Moose for his first day on the job as a mailmouse for the Little Ditch Post Office. With his mailbag in hand, Marty is ready to follow in her footsteps, but filling them proves difficult even with the help of a scrappy and energetic bunny named Nibbles. When a pair of pesky neighbors prevents him from delivering his last package, Marty and his new friend Nibbles must figure out together how to finish the job, even if that means breaking the rules. With lively, funny, and characterful illustrations and a charming narrative voice, this series first is just right for newly confident readers.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
160
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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Publication
Published
February 10, 2026
First published
February 6, 2025
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536247800

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