Martin’s Mice
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Unlike most kittens, Martin doesn’t like eating mice – let alone catching them. When he catches one by mistake he decides to keep it as a pet and soon Drusilla the mouse is established in an old bath tub in the attic. Martin is kept busy getting food, water, bedding – and then Drusilla’s babies start to arrive. How can Martin cope with all his mice?
From the number one author of animal magic comes this wonderful new edition of Martin’s Mice.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Puffin
Publication date : 6 July 2017
Language : English
Print length : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 0141370262
ISBN-13 : 978-0141370262
Item weight : 121 g
Reading age : 9 – 11 years
Dimensions : 12.95 x 1.04 x 19.74 cm
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lizzy lou –
wonderful read, really heart warming
My two sons have really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read for my 9 year old and a little more taxing for my 7year old. Such a beautiful story for boys and girls to enjoy. We just could not put this book down. Our favorite book by DKS.
Stella Starnes –
of mice and cats
A delightful read, Dick King Smith’s “Martin’s Mice” is one of my favourite stories that tells of curious cat Martin and his obsession with mice as potential pets, until one day he comes across a mouse, not knowing anything about pregnancy and that it will amount to more mice than he can manage.
Richard and Liz –
~~ A cat who doesn’t like to eat mice?! ~~
Meet Martin, his siblings Robin and Lark, his mother Dulcie Maude and later on the in the story, his father Pug. Unlike the rest of his family, Martin does not like killing and eating mice. One day he puts his paw on a pregnant mouse, Drusilla. What does he do? Martin puts her in a bathtub and declares he is going to keep her as a pet! What do mice eat? Enjoy Martin’s conversations with the different farm animals as he investigates here and later. What does he do when Drusilla wants a husband?This is a fun story which teaches kids, in a fun way, the responsibilities of looking after a pet. It is a lot of work as Martin soon finds out. Martin also learns some other lessons of how Drusilla, a wild creature, feels cooped up in a bath! Important to note that the words “wimp”, “fool” and “stupid” are used in this story for parents who like to not encourage their children to speak like that. VERY cleverly written story though with many plays on words that probably will go over younger kids heads but older kids and adults will appreciate. How about the fox named Alec Smart?!Great book from our library that is not only well written but is also delightfully illustrated. Enjoy! Thanks, Liz
Bella –
Reliving youthð
What a lovely story. Absolutely loving Dick king smith through this lockdown. Was wanting my lil one to appreciate him.
R H Vince –
An adorable story!
My 6 year old cat loving son adored this book and couldn’t put it down. A really lovely story! He told me that he recommended it to a girl at school, who said that she liked Dick King-Smith books.
Peter CLEMISON –
Great fun story. Just finished reading it to my 8 year old.
This is my second book by this author and I’ve enjoyed both of them very much. I would recommend it.
Claire S. –
Great book for children
Great book for children
Isabel –
Great read
Great read.
Sue –
For your chapter readers who love cats!
Julie Beth –
If you are an animal lover as I am then you will enjoy this book. How I wish it were a longer story for adults. Itâs such a fun read. The author is keen on knowledge of animals and adds little tid bits of info that add a realistic touch to the characters.Iâm hooked on his stories. I bought several and each one unique. Other cute ones Iâm reading now is Lady Lollipop and the Cat Lady.Where were these when I was little!? Ha. Oh well, never too late. Bought them for my son but they are now on my own night stand. Nothing like a funny short story to read before bedtime.
R&L C –
I read this book to my son’s school class, as a way of introducing them to the chapter book concept. The kids just loved it, and did not even realize the important life lessons they were absorbing. Maaaany years later, I have now ordered it for his son. Money well spent.
Tiffany F –
This novel was my husband’s favorite book as a child. He rented it from the library readily growing up. So I was very excited to find it for our four year old daughter. It arrived on prime delivery, and was packaged amazingly. As soon as I opened it and presented it to the husband he was all smiles, and reminisced to his child hood when dinosaurs roamed the earth. He is very excited to share this story with our daughter. Super cute story. Would recommend.
Bryan L. Olson –
A very creative story as are all his books. Favorites when my kids were little and now my grandkids