The Tale of Two Bad Mice
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1904 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

The Tale of Two Bad Mice

Written by Beatrix Potter

Book #5 in the Beatrix Potter Originals series

Two mischievous mice discover a dollhouse's secrets, leading to unexpected chaos.

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58 pages· 907 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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In a charming dollhouse, Tom Thumb and Hunca Munca, two mischievous mice, stumble upon a feast that turns out to be fake. Their antics lead to chaos when the house's owners return unexpectedly. How will the mice handle the surprise, and what consequences will their mischief bring? Discover the hilarity and unexpected twists in this delightful tale of curiosity and misadventure.

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A doll’s house is the delightful setting for this most hilarious tale. One day, when the house is empty, those two bad mice, Tom Thumb and his wife, Hunca Munca, make themselves at home, only to find that the delicious looking ham that they were planning to devour is made of plaster, and the fish is glued to the plate! How they deal with this unexpected situation, and what happens when the house’s occupants unexpectedly return, make for a surprising ending.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
58
Words
907
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~720L
Themes & topics
Books about miceBooks about habits and behaviorBooks about dollhousesBooks about mischiefBooks about dolls
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
150799
Publication
Published
September 16, 1904
First published
January 1, 1904
Publisher
Warne
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780723247746

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