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Sep 09, 2014 | ISBN 9780385754354 | 5-8 years Buy
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Sep 09, 2014 | ISBN 9780385754354 | 5-8 years
Ratatouille meets Sherlock Holmes in this heartwarming story of mystery and adventure, acceptance and friendship, by the acclaimed creator of Traction Man and Toys in Space. Hermelin is a special little mouse. He was born in a box of cheese and lives in an attic at 33 Offley Street. He can read books and type notes on his typewriter. Most importantly, Hermelin can solve mysteries. And the people of Offley Street are in need of a detective! Again and again, Hermelin is on the case—the anonymous hero. But when his neighbors invite him to a thank-you party in his honor and find out who Hermelin really is—a MOUSE!—will he still be welcome on Offley Street?
Mini was born in the front seat of a mini-car in an icy car-park in South Wales. She has two sisters and one brother, and grew up in a village in Buckinghamshire with plenty of places to make camps, climb… More about Mini Grey
Booklist starred review, May 1, 2014“An absorbing picture book with a small but worthy hero.”The Horn Book starred review, July/August 2014“Every page holds treats and surprises in this tribute to neighborhood life, good deeds, and journalism.”Kirkus Reviews starred review, June 1, 2014“Grey brings her hilarious, cartoonish-yet-artful Traction Man sensibilities to this winsome story of the importance of transcending stereotypes, especially when it comes to mouse detectives.”
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