| Town Mouse Country Mouse Contributor(s): Brett, Jan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0399226222 ISBN-13: 9780399226229 Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 1994 Annotation: The author adds new dimension to the story of two foolish couples who trade their lives for something better. Postage stamps and toy marbles become exquisite works of art in Brett's brightly illustrated story, here elevated beyond a mere cautionary tale to a classic awaiting its audience. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc. |
| Dewey: 398.245 |
| LCCN: 93041227 |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 10.56" W x 8.68" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 11398 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Mice overflowing with personality and richly detailed settings make this a favorite edition of the classic tale. Jan Brett introduces two engaging mouse couples eager to get away from their everyday lives. But when they agree to swap homes, they are plunged into unexpected adventures at every turn. In a story filled with suspense and humor, lush green country scenes alternate with the elegant details of a fine Victorian townhouse, making this a breathtakingly beautiful picture book. |