Word of Mouse

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By James Patterson

Illustrated by Joe Sutphin

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On Sale
Mar 27, 2018
Page Count
320 pages
Publisher
jimmy patterson
ISBN-13
9780316414012

Price

$8.99

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$11.99 CAD

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  1. Trade Paperback $8.99 $11.99 CAD
  2. ebook $7.99 $9.99 CAD
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A Parents’ Choice Award® winner!
 
A very special mouse embarks on an epic adventure to find his missing family in this acclaimed #1 New York Times bestseller from James Patterson, perfect for fans of Stuart Little and The Mouse and the Motorcycle.

What makes Isaiah so unique? First, his fur is as blue as the sky—which until recently was something he’d never seen, but had read all about. That’s right: Isaiah can read and write. He can also talk to humans . . . if any of them are willing to listen!

After a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory, Isaiah is separated from his “mischief” (which is the word for a mouse family) and has to survive in the dangerous outdoors, and hopefully find his missing family. But in a world of cruel cats, hungry owls, and terrified people, it’s hard for a young, lone mouse to make it alone. When he meets an equally unusual and lonely human girl named Hailey, the two soon learn that true friendship can transcend all barriers.

★ “Isaiah is truly a mouse that roars.”―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

★ “Children’s literature offers a long tradition of clever mice who accomplish amazing feats, and Patterson and Grabenstein’s Isaiah seems destined to join them. Here’s hoping this unique hero returns soon with further adventures.”―Booklist (starred review)

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  • Praise for Word of Mouse:

    A New York Times Bestseller!
    A Parents' Choice Award® winner!Barnes and Noble's Best Book of the Month for Young Readers!An Amazon Best Book of the Month Pick!A Louisiana Readers' Choice Award Nominee!
    A Utah Beehive Award Nominee!
    A Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee!
    A New York Charlotte Award Nominee!
    A Texas Cy-Fair Horned Toad Tales Award Nominee!
    A Indiana Young Hoosier Award Nominee!
  • ★ "Patterson and frequent collaborator Grabenstein offers this charming tale of Isaiah, a blue (yes-bright blue!) mouse, and his effort to break his family out of a very bad place. Sutphin provides black-and-white spot illustrations that recall the great mouse protagonists of the mid-20th century. With smart witticisms to launch each quick-paced chapter, Isaiah is truly a mouse that roars."
    Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
  • ★ "Children's literature offers a long tradition of clever mice who accomplish amazing feats, and Patterson and Grabenstein's Isaiah seems destined to join them. Here's hoping this unique hero returns soon with further adventures."
    Booklist (starred review)
  • ★ "Though this story has strong messages of accepting differences, finding common ground and the courage to be yourself, and loving your enemies, it remains lighthearted and funny. Young listeners will love it." 
    Booklist (starred review, audiobook edition)
  • "Brilliant, fast-paced, and loaded with wisdom, humor, and boldness, Word of Mouse is pitch-perfect in every way."
    The Times Herald
  • "As Isaiah comes to recognize his own skills, courage, and self-worth, he emboldens others....Isaiah's friendship with a human girl named Hailey (it's implied she has albinism) further drives home the novel's themes of celebrating individuality and belief in oneself. Sutphin's detailed line drawings pair perfectly with this sweet tale."
    Publisher's Weekly
  • "A fun, relatable tale with...a strong message about focusing on the things we have in common, not the ones that divide us. Word of Mouse will tickle the funny bones."
    Common Sense Media

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James Patterson

About the Author

James Patterson is the world’s bestselling author, best known for his many enduring fictional characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Maximum Ride, Middle School, I Funny, and Jacky Ha-Ha. Patterson’s writing career is characterized by a single mission: to prove to everyone, from children to adults, that there is no such thing as a person who “doesn’t like to read,” only people who haven’t found the right book. He’s given over a million books to schoolkids and over forty million dollars to support education, and endowed over five thousand college scholarships for teachers. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family.

Learn more at jamespatterson.com

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