The Great Mouse Escape
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

The Great Mouse Escape

Written by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein · Illustrated by Jennifer L. Meyer

Book #2 in the Word of Mouse series

A talking mouse embarks on a daring rescue mission against evil scientists and their cats.

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304 pages· ~690L
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Bookroo's summary

Isaiah, a blue-furred talking mouse, lives peacefully with Hailey until evil scientists kidnap his friend Mikayla. Together, Isaiah and Hailey embark on a cross-country quest to save her, facing dangerous foes and forming unexpected alliances. Can they rescue Mikayla and liberate Isaiah's siblings from the clutches of the sinister lab? This whimsical adventure celebrates courage and friendship in the unlikeliest of heroes.

From the publisher

A tiny talking mouse sets off on a giant adventure to rescue his friend in this fun, heartwarming illustrated adventure, perfect for fans of Stuart Little and The Mouse and the Motorcycle. Talking mouse Isaiah is free from the experiments that left him with blue fur and a big voice, and living a picture-perfect life with his human friend, Hailey. But the evil scientists–and their evil talking cats–are hot on Isaiah’s trail. When they mouse-nap his friend Mikayla, it’s up to Isaiah and Hailey to rescue her. Their search takes them on a cross-country adventure, where they face foes and make unexpected friends. If they can find Mikayla, they might even find a way to free Isaiah’s siblings and create a happy ending for all of the lab mice. This endearing and whimsical tail tale from bestselling author James Patterson is a celebration of bravery and determination in all shapes and sizes.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
304
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~690L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.4
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
June 16, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316412025

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