The Mouse and His Child by David Small, Russell Hoban

The Mouse and His Child

David Small, Russell Hoban

272 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy mysterious slow-paced
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Description

A wind-up toy mouse and his child, broken and then mended, set out to find the animals and doll house with which they were in the toy shop. Along the way, they make enemies with a dump rat and have many adventures.

Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 57%
hopeful 57%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 42%
sad 42%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 14% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.77

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