Word of Mouse
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Word of Mouse

By James Patterson, Joe Sutphin (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Word of Mouse series

A blue-furred mouse escapes a lab to find his family, facing dangers and discovering unexpected friendship.

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320 pages· 34,017 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Isaiah, a blue-furred mouse who can read and talk, escapes a lab to find his missing family. Alone in a world of predators and wary humans, he meets Hailey, a lonely girl. Together, they navigate dangers and discover that friendship knows no bounds. Can Isaiah reunite with his family amidst the perils of the outside world?

From the publisher

A very special mouse escapes from a lab to find his missing family in this charming story of survival, determination, and the power of friendship. What makes Isaiah so unique? First, his fur is as blue as the sky – which until recently was something he’d never seen, but had read all about. That’s right: Isaiah can read and write. He can also talk to humans . . . if any of them are willing to listen! After a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory, Isaiah is separated from his “mischief” (which is the word for a mouse family) and has to survive in the dangerous outdoors, and hopefully find his missing family. But in a world of cruel cats, hungry owls, and terrified people, it’s hard for a young, lone mouse to make it alone. When he meets an equally unusual and lonely human girl named Hailey, the two soon learn that true friendship can transcend all barriers.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
320
Words
34,017
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about miceBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about adventure and adventurersBooks about families
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Book details

Publication
Published
March 27, 2018
First published
December 1, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316414012

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