Word of Mouse
A Parents’ Choice Award® winner!
A very special mouse embarks on an epic adventure to find his missing family in this acclaimed #1 New York Times bestseller from James Patterson, perfect for fans of Stuart Little and The Mouse and the Motorcycle.
What makes Isaiah so unique? First, his fur is as blue as the sky—which until recently was something he’d never seen, but had read all about. That’s right: Isaiah can read and write. He can also talk to humans . . . if any of them are willing to listen!
After a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory, Isaiah is separated from his “mischief” (which is the word for a mouse family) and has to survive in the dangerous outdoors, and hopefully find his missing family. But in a world of cruel cats, hungry owls, and terrified people, it’s hard for a young, lone mouse to make it alone. When he meets an equally unusual and lonely human girl named Hailey, the two soon learn that true friendship can transcend all barriers.
★ “Isaiah is truly a mouse that roars.”―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ “Children’s literature offers a long tradition of clever mice who accomplish amazing feats, and Patterson and Grabenstein’s Isaiah seems destined to join them. Here’s hoping this unique hero returns soon with further adventures.”―Booklist (starred review)
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- Though Isaiah doesn’t start off thinking he’s especially brave, how does he show courage throughout the story?
- What other qualities describe Isaiah?
- When Isaiah first meets Mikayla, she says that his blue fur is weird, and Isaiah says he prefers to think of it as special (p. 51). How can what makes you weird actually be what makes you special?
- How does Isaiah become friends with Mikayla? How does he become friends with Hailey? Why do you think Isaiah makes friends easily?
- Why is Isaiah excited to join the Brophy Mischief? Why is he a little sad about it?
- How does Isaiah save his family?
- Why does Mikayla think she can’t sing? How does she become more confident in her voice and her talent?
- How does Isaiah discover his voice? What are his talents?
- The novel is packed with fun facts about mice! What’s something interesting you learned about mice from the book?
- The chapters open with quotes from Isaiah. Pick your favorite and explain what it means to you.
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