A Mouse Called Wolf

by Dick King-Smith

Overview

The adventures of Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse, the world's first singing mouse, who sings his way into the heart of Mrs. Honeybee, his music-loving human housemate, and even helps save her life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780780797444
Publisher:	Random House Childrens Books
Publication date:	09/01/1999
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.75(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Dick King-Smith was born and raised in Gloucestshire, England. After twenty years as a farmer, he turned to teaching and then to writing the children's books that have received critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Among his well-loved novels are Babe: The Gallant Pig, Harry's Mad, Martin's Mice, and Three Terrible Trins.

Mr. King-Smith lives in a seventeenth-century cottage near Bristol, England.

Editorial Reviews

Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse is the runt of the litter; that is why his mother felt obliged to choose such an imposing name for him. "Wolf" is secretly pleased when his siblings tease him with the shortened version of his name. The moniker turns out to be prophetic, as Wolf discovers that he is able to sing and recall tunes played by the woman who owns the piano near his mousehole. Lured by chocolate and new songs, Wolf befriends the woman, proving that music is indeed the universal language. A sweet tale from the author of Babe, this story makes a good nighttime read-aloud (in installments) or early chapter book.

Children's Literature - Dr. Judy Rowen

K-Gr 3--Another King-Smith critter to love. Wolf is such a minuscule mouse that his mother decides to give him a big name. A slightly chewed piece of sheet music yields "Wolfgang Amadeus Mo"--hence W. A. Mouse or Wolf for short. The family mouse hole is just behind the leg of a grand piano played twice a day by an elderly woman. Wolf loves the music and, to the delight of Mrs. Honeybee and the bemusement of his mother, he becomes the first singing mouse. His special talent even enables him to summon help when Mrs. Honeybee falls and can't get up. The three central characters are nicely crafted in this sweet story. Budding young musicians will relate to Wolf's struggles to develop his talent and share it with his not-so-musical mother. Those who haven't discovered their talents will enjoy this small mouse as they have the other creatures King-Smith so lovingly creates. Goodell's black-and-white illustrations, done in an engaging style similar to the work of Garth Williams, have all the warmth of the text. An appealing beginning-chapter book for young readers ready for a bit of substance, and a surefire read-aloud.--Jody McCoy, Lakehill Preparatory School, Dallas, TX

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