Five Mice in a Mouse-trap, by the Man in the Moon. by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
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About this eBook
| Author | Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe, 1850-1943 |
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| Illustrator | Greenaway, Kate, 1846-1901 |
| Illustrator | Ledyard, Addie |
| Title | Five Mice in a Mouse-trap, by the Man in the Moon. |
| Alternate Title | 5 Mice in a Mouse-trap, by the Man in the Moon |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Music by monkeyclogs. |
| Summary | "Five Mice in a Mouse-trap" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces the whimsical character of the Man in the Moon who observes and narrates the adventures of five children affectionately dubbed the "Five Mice." Set in a fantastical world, the tale unfolds in their charming house in the town of Nomatterwhat, where they engage in playful antics and imaginative undertakings. The opening of the book introduces the Man in the Moon, who intends to tell enchanting stories about the children living below, particularly the five mice—Nibble, Brighteyes, Fluff, Puff, and Downy. Each mouse has its personality, drawing readers into their delightful lives filled with curiosity and mischief. The first chapter sets up the whimsical nature of the story, describing how the Man in the Moon watches over them and plans to narrate their adventures, leading into their antics upon arriving at the unique house that they will call home. The groundwork for a lighthearted exploration of childhood wonder and imaginative play is established, making it a captivating read for young audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29001 |
| Release Date | May 29, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 240 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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