What happens when a little mouse falls in love? While you are thinking about all the possibilities, let me add that he falls in love with a princess. Now, that can boggle your mind and lead to all sorts of adventures. But the unique thing about this book is that it is told by a narrator as if he were speaking directly to the reader. In fact, you are warned when something is important to remember and reminded of what each thing "really" means. For instance, at one point you hear, "Reader, as the teller of this tale, it is my duty from time to time to utter some hard and rather diagreeable truths."
The movie is out now and it will be interesting to see what 'the big screen' does to our little story.
For now, I am sticking to the book version and recommend it to all young readers whatever their age.
The movie is out now and it will be interesting to see what 'the big screen' does to our little story.
For now, I am sticking to the book version and recommend it to all young readers whatever their age.
This books sounds delightful. Is it appropriate for small children?
ReplyDeleteIt is a great book to read to small children but soon they will want to read it themselves.
ReplyDeleteCan you tell us what some of the moral are that the author tells the reader?
ReplyDeleteHas anyone seen the movie? The use of the narrator is the part I really like and I don't want to bother with the movie if they do it any other way.
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