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annie_lulu's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
mehsi's review
5.0
My favourite duo is back! Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre are back with a new book (and hopefully series because I need more).
I am always super excited when this duo writes a new book! I loved their A Not-So-Impossible Tale series. The Kevin series was fun! And I love Sarah McIntyre’s art + picture books. I got a whole collection. So of course when I saw this new upcoming book I had to get it! Plus, it featured some of my favourite animals, mice!
In this one we meet Pedro, a tiny mouse with BIG BIG adventures! He loves his home, he loves the stories and the hot drinks, but it is just not enough. He wants to experience an adventure! And haha, he lands smackdab in one when he gets swept in the sea! And so he meets the AdventureMice! A group of mice who do all sorts of exciting adventures, help out others, and do some kick-ass stuff. He is immediately in love and wants to be a part of it. But he will have to prove himself, though that mostly means him just asking to be part and doing some initiative, because the AM are a bit hesitant about adding another one to their ranks. I loved Pedro and I loved that despite that things aren’t going the way he wanted it to go, he dives right into it and does his best to make this an adventure and to be accepted. I found myself rooting for this tiny mouse to be accepted and to have the biggest and grandest of adventures! I loved that Pedro helped around, made some big decisions, and did some great things.
I loved reading about all the AdventureMice (and all their different members and all they could do) and Pedro encounter on their trip to find the otter! From little islands and small harbours filled with mouse activities. I would so love to be a little mouse and live a life on or near sea! Sail my little boat wherever I want. Ah, sounds like the life! We do learn that humans are also around (and sadly… making a mess of it). But for most you could just forget that they existed. For me it was just a world filled with animals and their fun homes and places. And filled with adventure of course!
At first I wasn’t such a fan of the otter, but as the story continued and we learned some more… I liked him better. I did love his name.
The ending was fab, that part with the postcard, it took me a bit but when it clicked I was like WAIT WAIT WAIT. I loved that!
All in all, this is one book that I enjoyed so much. I read it in one go and it was oodles of fun. I hope that we get more adventures with the AdventureMice.
Review first posted https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I am always super excited when this duo writes a new book! I loved their A Not-So-Impossible Tale series. The Kevin series was fun! And I love Sarah McIntyre’s art + picture books. I got a whole collection. So of course when I saw this new upcoming book I had to get it! Plus, it featured some of my favourite animals, mice!
In this one we meet Pedro, a tiny mouse with BIG BIG adventures! He loves his home, he loves the stories and the hot drinks, but it is just not enough. He wants to experience an adventure! And haha, he lands smackdab in one when he gets swept in the sea! And so he meets the AdventureMice! A group of mice who do all sorts of exciting adventures, help out others, and do some kick-ass stuff. He is immediately in love and wants to be a part of it. But he will have to prove himself, though that mostly means him just asking to be part and doing some initiative, because the AM are a bit hesitant about adding another one to their ranks. I loved Pedro and I loved that despite that things aren’t going the way he wanted it to go, he dives right into it and does his best to make this an adventure and to be accepted. I found myself rooting for this tiny mouse to be accepted and to have the biggest and grandest of adventures! I loved that Pedro helped around, made some big decisions, and did some great things.
I loved reading about all the AdventureMice (and all their different members and all they could do) and Pedro encounter on their trip to find the otter! From little islands and small harbours filled with mouse activities. I would so love to be a little mouse and live a life on or near sea! Sail my little boat wherever I want. Ah, sounds like the life! We do learn that humans are also around (and sadly… making a mess of it). But for most you could just forget that they existed. For me it was just a world filled with animals and their fun homes and places. And filled with adventure of course!
At first I wasn’t such a fan of the otter, but as the story continued and we learned some more… I liked him better. I did love his name.
The ending was fab, that part with the postcard, it took me a bit but when it clicked I was like WAIT WAIT WAIT. I loved that!
All in all, this is one book that I enjoyed so much. I read it in one go and it was oodles of fun. I hope that we get more adventures with the AdventureMice.
Review first posted https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
sezzlestick's review
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
helendipietro's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Full of drama, excitement and of course some silliness, the first book in Reeve and McIntyre’s rodent adventures did not disappoint! I loved this adventure tale and the illustrations are so detailed and captivating! Perfect for 5-8 year olds but enjoyed, I’m sure, by all ages!👌
motherbooker's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Did I buy this book because of the pun in the title? Absolutely. Thankfully, it was a lot more than just stupid wordplay. It's a super cute and fun children's book about a brave group of mice. Our protagonist Pedro is a young mouse who has always dreamed of going on adventures. So he leaves home and, after an initial mishap, joins a band of mice called the Adventuremice. Each one has a special skill that helps them carry out reduces and adventures. They have taken up the task of keeping the residents of Mouse Islands safe. Just after Pedro arrives, a dangerous otter appears and the Adventuremice must do what they can to keep everyone safe. Will Pedro finally get the chance to prove himself or will this dangerous foe be too much for him?
Obviously, this is a book for younger readers so it's not doing anything remarkable. Most older readers will be able to guess where it's going before they even start it. However, that doesn't really matter. The characters are great and it does exactly what it needed to do for the intended readers. It is an exciting story about courage and reaching your potential. Pedro is young and the Adventuremice underestimate him. He is determined to prove his worth and doesn't give up. Obviously, the moral of the story is wrapped up in plenty of silliness and fun. It also introduces us to a great world and some fantastic characters. As the start of a series, this shows some great potential and I'd happily look into any future instalments.
The illustrations are also incredibly cute and I loved the addition of a drawing guide at the end. This is the kind of book that young readers would absolutely love and the fact that it has added features will only help them engage more. The book is fast-paced and always moving forward. There is plenty of humour and fun so parents and kids will enjoy this one.
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