The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

Ralph S. Mouse #1

Beverly Cleary with Tracy Dockray (Illustrator)

186 pages first pub 1965 (view editions)

fiction middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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This book is ideal for young readers who enjoy playful, fast-paced tales of unexpected friendships and miniature adventures that spark the imagination.

Description

"Boy " said Ralph to himself, his whiskers quivering with excitement. "Boy, oh boy " Feeling that this was an important moment in his life, he took hold of the handgrips. They felt good and solid beneath his paws. Yes, this motorcycle was a good m...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 6,739 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 84%

adventurous: 78%

funny: 50%

hopeful: 20%

inspiring: 13%

relaxing: 11%

reflective: 3%

emotional: 2%

tense: 1%


Pace

68% of readers chose fast
27% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

98% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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