Our Hero
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 7–10 · 2005 · Est. 17 min read

Our Hero

By Jennifer Holm, Matthew Holm (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Babymouse series

Can Babymouse survive the school dodgeball tournament against all odds?

4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,277 ratings
96 pages· 1,482 words· Est. 17 min read
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Babymouse, the spirited mouse, faces her toughest challenge yet: the school dodgeball tournament. With Felicia Furrpaws and gym class as her nemeses, can Babymouse dodge her way to victory? As the tournament looms, the stakes are high, and Babymouse must muster all her courage and wit. Will she emerge as the hero she dreams to be, or will the dodgeball court become her downfall? Dive into the hilarious and action-packed world of Babymouse in this thrilling graphic novel adventure, where every dodge and throw could change everything.

From the publisher

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling and Newbery Honor winning author Jennifer Holm teams up with Matthew Holm to bring you a fully illustrated graphic novel series packed with humor and kid appeal–BABYMOUSE! With multiple Children’s Choice awards and over 1.7 million books in print, kids, parents, and teachers agree that Babymouse is perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones, Ivy and Bean, Big Nate, Dork Diaries, and the Ramona chapter books!For Babymouse, school is a constant battle between good (Babymouse), evil (Felicia Furrpaws), and more evil (gym class!). Can things get any worse? Yup. Because it’s time for the annual dodgeball tournament. What’s a mouse to do? Don’t miss the excitement in Our Hero–the 2nd hilarious, action-packed installment of the beloved Babymouse graphic novel series!Here’s what people are saying about Babymouse! The Chicago Sun-Times: “Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!” Starred Review, The Horn Book: “Nobody puts Babymouse in the corner!” Booklist: “Cute, smart, sassy Babymouse is fun and funny, and this book, like its predecessors, will draw reluctant readers as well as Babymouse fans.” The Bulletin: “An almost absurdly likeable heroine.”

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
1,482
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
GN410L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about heroesBooks about miceBooks about schoolBooks about sports and recreation
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
104175
Publication
Published
December 27, 2005
First published
January 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375832307

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