"The Life and Perambulations of a Mouse" by Dorothy Kilner is a captivating story from the 1700s, about a mouse named Nimble, who tells of the dangers and discoveries in his life. The book starts with people sharing stories one winter at Meadow Hall when a mouse asks to have its life story written down. Nimble's story mixes fun with important lessons like being brave, being kind, and why it is better to obey. As Nimble shares his troubles and the funny things that happen to him, readers learn about courage and what happens when you are too afraid, as the mouse looks for friends and tries to survive.
The Life and Perambulations of a Mouse
By Dorothy Kilner
Listen to the tiny voice as a courageous mouse recounts his grand adventures, filled with peril and moral lessons, in a world built for giants.
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1999-09-01
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About the AuthorDorothy Kilner, who used the pseudonyms M. P. and Mary Pelham, was a prolific English writer of children's books. She combined a didactic approach with a strong knowledge of children's character. Her best known work was The Life and Perambulation of a Mouse (1784).
Dorothy Kilner, who used the pseudonyms M. P. and Mary Pelham, was a prolific English writer of children's books. She combined a didactic approach with a strong knowledge of children's character. Her best known work was The Life and Perambulation of a Mouse (1784).
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