The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary, Louis Darling A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn.When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keiths red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it. So when Keith leaves the bike unattended in his room one day, Ralph makes his move. But with all this freedom (and speed!) come a lot of obstacles. Whether dodging a rowdy terrier or keeping his nosy cousins away from his new wheels, Ralph has a lot going on! And with a pal like Keith always looking out for him, theres nothing this little mouse cant handle.This timeless classic now features a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself. The Mouse and the Motorcycle is perfect for independent reading or for shared reading at home or in a classroom. This fun story is the first of a trilogy, along with Runaway Ralph and Ralph S. Mouse, all inspired by the authors hope to create appealing books for boys and girls--and by the sight of her son playing with toy cars. Back Cover Born to Ride! Ralph is not like the other mice at the Mountain View Inn. He is always looking for adventure. So when a young guest named Keith arrives with a shiny miniature motorcycle, its Ralphs lucky day. Right away, Ralph knows that the motorcycle is special--made to be ridden by an adventurous mouse. And once a mouse can ride a motorcycle . . . almost anything can happen! Author Biography Beverly Cleary is one of Americas most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write childrens books when she grew up.Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teachers encouragement and was inspired to write the books shed longed to read but couldnt find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!Mrs. Clearys books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Associations Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to childrens literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.Jaqueline Rogers has been a professional childrens book illustrator for more than twenty years and has worked on nearly one hundred childrens books. Review One might know that if Beverly Cleary were to invent a mouse, it would be a down-to-earth, boyish mouse with a proclivity for getting into scrapes. A good story! -- Chicago Tribune Prizes Winner of Great Stone Face Book Award 1983 Review Quote One might know that if Beverly Cleary were to invent a mouse, it would be a down-to-earth, boyish mouse with a proclivity for getting into scrapes. A good story! (Chicago Tribune) Description for Library A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling. Details ISBN0380709244 Author Louis Darling Short Title MOUSE & THE MOTORCYCLE Language English ISBN-10 0380709244 ISBN-13 9780380709243 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 1990 Imprint Avon Books Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Birth 1916 Alternative 9780807275436 Residence Carmel, CA, US DOI 10.1604/9780380709243 Series Number 1 UK Release Date 2021-06-15 AU Release Date 1990-08-15 NZ Release Date 1990-08-15 US Release Date 1990-08-15 Pages 158 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Series Avon Camelot Book S. Illustrator Louis Darling Publication Date 1990-08-15 Illustrations illustrations Audience Childrens (6-12) Audience Age 8-12 Imprint US HarperCollins Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2607878;

Price: 20.69 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-01-25T03:10:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 AUD