| Author |
Leonard, Nellie M. (Nellie Mabel), 1875- |
| Title |
The Graymouse Family
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Juliet Sutherland, S. R. Ellison, Ted Garvin, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Graymouse Family" by Nellie M. Leonard is a children's novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the adventures of a family of mice living in the attic of a house owned by a family of giants. This charming tale explores themes of family, resilience, and the processes of growing up through the eyes of the Graymouse children as they navigate the dangers and joys of their world. The story follows Mother Graymouse and her six children—Limpy-toes, Silver Ears, Buster, Tiny, Teenty, and Baby Squealer—living in their cozy home. They face challenges from their environment, including the threats posed by the giants and their cat, as well as their own mischief and adventures, such as exploring the giant children’s playroom and attending a Christmas party. The narrative is filled with heartwarming family moments, life lessons about safety and resourcefulness, and delightful escapades that capture the children's delight and curiosity. Ultimately, the book portrays the value of family bonds and community in overcoming adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Mice -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7767 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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