ISBN: 9780063016033
Editorial: HarperCollins
Autor: Heisel, Rina
Año de edición: 2021
N° Paginas: 288
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!With the adventure of Avi’s Poppy series and the heart of A Wolf Called Wander, this charming and exciting middle grade adventure follows one mouse’s journey to save his baby brother from a sinister evil.There are rules every mouse must follow if they’re to survive in the forest.Tobin knows these guidelines by heart. After all, with one younger sibling, another on the way, and a best friend with a penchant for trouble-making, he needs to be prepared for anything.But one stormy night, Tobin’s safe burrow is invaded by monstrous arachnids, and his baby brother stolen away. To save him, Tobin will have to do something he’s never done before: break the rules.Drawing inspiration from the author’s work as a natural science documentarian, Journey Beyond the Burrow is as alive as the forest floor, where nature is unpredictable, occasionally frightening, and inspirational all the same.Includes a black-and-white illustrated front piece.From School Library JournalGr 4–8—Like all households, the Great Burrow where Tobin and his family reside has rules; important and perhaps life-preserving rules for a young mouse. But when Tobin, his sister, and his best friend Wiley leave the burrow to save his baby sibling, extenuating circumstances force sweeping rule changes. The newborn, abducted by massive Arakni spiders, faces certain death and time is of the essence. The valiant yet naive trio befriend unlikely comrades in their journey. From partnering with snake royalty to losing his tail and bearing responsibility for his crew, Tobin is forced to make decisions that will ultimately affect the lives of those he loves. The success of his squad rests heavily on his tiny, furry shoulders. Heisel's sweet tale scurries through a perilous escapade whose plot coils and squirms alongside its characters. Strong pacing, character development, and description intertwine to build fresh anticipation for the classic animal journey saga. The field-mouse perspective is consistent and engaging, simultaneously showcasing the threats and attributes of these small, nimble critters. Inner thoughts and description from a field mouse's eyes reveal the forest and its creatures from a novel perspective. Heisel lays out tidbits of information, leading readers to ponder solutions and potential paths throughout Tobin's journey. Compelled to know what happens next, tweens will gobble up the unpredictability and unexpected situations. Readers will identify with Tobin, whose evident vulnerability fails to diminish his growth as a leader and hero. VERDICT Heisel's mice quest leaps beyond tired animal stories with rich plot spins and compelling characters that will entice tweens and teach them about life's journeys.—Mary-Brook J. Townsend, The McGillis Sch., Salt Lake CityReview"A heart-pounding, paw-thumping adventure featuring a tiny hero with a giant heart."— Jan Eldredge, author of Evangeline of the Bayou"Such a fabulous combination of heartwarming and twisty-turny! There are plenty of daring escapes and close calls to keep readers on the edges of their seats." — Kate Albus, author of A Place to Hang the Moon"The cliffhanger chapters had us gasping for "one more!" And the laugh-out-loud moments provided much-needed comic relief to break up the rollercoaster ride." — Ben Gartner, author of The Eye of Ra and Sol Invictus"Although there is peril aplenty for the young mice, the gentle spirit of Heisel’s writing will keep young readers in suspenseful wonder." — Alysa Wishengrad, author of The Verdigris Pawn“Heisel takes readers on a high-octane mouse-eye view of a daring rescue. A delightful, detailed adventure in which a trio of mice become heroes.” — Kirkus Reviews"Heisel’s mice quest leaps beyond tired animal stories with rich plot spins and compelling characters that will entice tweens and teach them about life’s journeys." — School Library JournalAbout the AuthorRina Heisel has writt
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