About the book
A resilient and quirky colony of church mice fears another Great X more than they fear cats. Under Mouse Mistress Hildegarde’s leadership, they save themselves from one danger after another—sometimes just by the skin of their tails! Can one ultimate act of bravery during the feast day of St. Francis get Father Murphy to bless these mice and keep them safe forever?
Rife with humor and personality, this young middle-grade novel has an old-fashioned feel with the makings of a modern classic.
- Brave Mouse Heroine: Meet Hildegarde, the clever Mouse Mistress who must lead her flock through their greatest challenges, from the dreaded Great X to a church full of cats.
- Teamwork and Problem Solving: Discover how the mice outsmart the exterminator by working together to cover fifty-two sticky traps with playing cards.
- Talking Animals: A charming and witty cast of characters, from wise leaders to grumpy rivals, all living within the walls of St. Bartholomew’s Church.
- A Heartwarming Friendship Story: Follow the sweet and loyal friendship between Hildegarde and her friend Roderick as they face every danger side-by-side.
Editions of Bless This Mouse
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780544439368
- EBook
- ISBN 9780547573915
Read an Excerpt
A resilient and quirky colony of church mice fears another Great X more than they fear cats. Under Mouse Mistress Hildegarde’s leadership, they save themselves from one danger after another—sometimes just by the skin of their tails! Can one ultimate act of bravery during the feast day of St. Francis get Father Murphy to bless these mice and keep them safe forever?
Rife with humor and personality, this young middle-grade novel has an old-fashioned feel with the makings of a modern classic.
- Brave Mouse Heroine: Meet Hildegarde, the clever Mouse Mistress who must lead her flock through their greatest challenges, from the dreaded Great X to a church full of cats.
- Teamwork and Problem Solving: Discover how the mice outsmart the exterminator by working together to cover fifty-two sticky traps with playing cards.
- Talking Animals: A charming and witty cast of characters, from wise leaders to grumpy rivals, all living within the walls of St. Bartholomew’s Church.
- A Heartwarming Friendship Story: Follow the sweet and loyal friendship between Hildegarde and her friend Roderick as they face every danger side-by-side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bless This Mouse about?
A resilient and quirky colony of church mice fears another Great X more than they fear cats. Under Mouse Mistress Hildegarde’s leadership, they save themselves from one danger after another—sometimes just by the skin of their tails! Can one ultimate act of bravery during the feast day of St. Francis get Father Murphy to bless these mice and keep them safe forever?
Rife with humor and personality, this young middle-grade novel has an old-fashioned feel with the makings of a modern classic.
- Brave Mouse Heroine: Meet Hildegarde, the clever Mouse Mistress who must lead her flock through their greatest challenges, from the dreaded Great X to a church full of cats.
- Teamwork and Problem Solving: Discover how the mice outsmart the exterminator by working together to cover fifty-two sticky traps with playing cards.
- Talking Animals: A charming and witty cast of characters, from wise leaders to grumpy rivals, all living within the walls of St. Bartholomew’s Church.
- A Heartwarming Friendship Story: Follow the sweet and loyal friendship between Hildegarde and her friend Roderick as they face every danger side-by-side.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bless This Mouse?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Where can I read a sample of Bless This Mouse?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780544439368
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bless This Mouse?
Lois Lowry
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Bless This Mouse is available as paperback(ISBN 9780544439368) and ebook(ISBN 9780547573915)
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