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jessalynn_librarian's review
4.0
I enjoyed this much more than I expected, not being a huge fan of animal stories. It's a companion to [b:Angus and Sadie|822292|Angus and Sadie|Cynthia Voigt|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178686388s/822292.jpg|2277518], which I haven't read (see: not a huge fan of animal stories) but stands alone - I only realized that because I've seen Angus and Sadie on the library shelf and recognized the names in this book. The cover is a bit deceptive, giving the book a younger feel than it actually has. In reality, it's a "house mouse in the great outdoors" survival story with a nice dash of humor and some real depth of character and themes. Fredle is initially focused on finding his way indoors, into his familar world, with familiar dangers, but along the way he finds that there are different ways of living. There are places with different comforts and different sets of dangers, and he doesn't know if he wants to fit back into his old life or create a new one for himself.
I'd recommend this to kids who like stories written from the point of view of an animal, as well as kids who like a good, not too scary survival story. Age-wise it's inbetween - younger elementary kids might enjoy listening to the story, while slightly older kids will pick up more of the themes. It might make a great family read-aloud.
Source: my public library
I'd recommend this to kids who like stories written from the point of view of an animal, as well as kids who like a good, not too scary survival story. Age-wise it's inbetween - younger elementary kids might enjoy listening to the story, while slightly older kids will pick up more of the themes. It might make a great family read-aloud.
Source: my public library
quietjenn's review
3.0
I am not the hugest fan of animal books and exactly not rodent-centered one (Mrs. Frisby being the exception that proves the rule), but I liked this a bit more than expected. Struggling not to call it "cute" but, if the word fits ...
couillac's review
3.0
It was a well-written, entertaining, and very sweet mouse story in the tradition of Stuart Little, Tale of Despereaux, and Abel's Island. A great read aloud for younger elementary schoolers and a perfect title for younger kids reading well above grade level. Nothing mind-blowing or strikingly original, but a solid story with a classic feel.
mrswriterchick's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aprilbooksandwine's review
4.0
I will forever love books with mice as main characters, although I am terrified of mice in real life. Fredle, obvi, is the star of Cynthia Voight’s Young Fredle. Fredle has a nice comfortable life as a house mouse – feeding off kitchen food at night. One day though, he and his cousin get into some chocolate. It tastes amazing at first, but little do the two know that it makes mice SICK. So anyways, they get ill and the other mice push Fredle and his cousin out to ‘went’ which basically means to die. YEAH I KNOW. WHAT THE WHAT? How could you leave your own family to die.
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abiart's review against another edition
4.0
I really like this book it was so cute and wholesome!! It was exactly what I wanted, and my expectations were met. I loved how Fredle loved flowers and the night sky. I just really love Fredle. The story was really memory and sweet. Very nice adventure story!
elllie's review
4.0
Read this for Mother-Daughter Book Club. Sweet, gentle read. I felt as if Fredle was a little bit transcendentalist, which was kind of interesting. He was full of life lessons, expressed in a way that I think will mean different things to different kids at different time, which I really loved.
Good for a younger kid who is reading above their age level or for an adult looking for a book that isn't "bad". This would probably be a pretty good read-aloud too. Sadie was by far my favorite character - Cynthia Voigt must have had dogs at one point in her life.
Reading this made me want to go back and read other Cynthia Voigt books, which I haven't touched since 7th grade. While I secretly loved her books then, peer pressure got the best of me when no one else in my class liked [b:A Solitary Blue|233330|A Solitary Blue (Tillerman Cycle, #3)|Cynthia Voigt|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172961956s/233330.jpg|3247916].
Good for a younger kid who is reading above their age level or for an adult looking for a book that isn't "bad". This would probably be a pretty good read-aloud too. Sadie was by far my favorite character - Cynthia Voigt must have had dogs at one point in her life.
Reading this made me want to go back and read other Cynthia Voigt books, which I haven't touched since 7th grade. While I secretly loved her books then, peer pressure got the best of me when no one else in my class liked [b:A Solitary Blue|233330|A Solitary Blue (Tillerman Cycle, #3)|Cynthia Voigt|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172961956s/233330.jpg|3247916].
readingonfordearlife's review
3.0
If I could, I would rate this book 2.5 stars. I think I had high expectations for this one, and unfortunately, the story just did not measure up. Fredle the mouse's adventure is cute, but the plot and writing style lacked energy somehow...I never found myself 'hooked' by the story.
Fredle and his family are kitchen mice, and they live by certain rules. One unfortunate day, Fredle breaks one of the rules and is pushed out of the nest. He winds up alone in a new and wondrous place: outside. The story follows Fredle as he journeys to discover all he can about the world, himself, and where it is he best fits in.
The beginning of this book is well-done, with plenty of character development and action. However, as the story progressed, I found myself losing interest time and time again. Although Fredle is a well-developed and introspective character, he could not save a lackluster and uneven plot. This is not to say there are not high points within this tale (like Fredle's interactions with other mice and with Sadie the dog), but overall, I think I just wanted more from this book in terms of a plot. I would recommend this book to children ages 9/10 and up who really enjoy reading books with animals as main characters. Overall, a 'just okay' read.
Fredle and his family are kitchen mice, and they live by certain rules. One unfortunate day, Fredle breaks one of the rules and is pushed out of the nest. He winds up alone in a new and wondrous place: outside. The story follows Fredle as he journeys to discover all he can about the world, himself, and where it is he best fits in.
The beginning of this book is well-done, with plenty of character development and action. However, as the story progressed, I found myself losing interest time and time again. Although Fredle is a well-developed and introspective character, he could not save a lackluster and uneven plot. This is not to say there are not high points within this tale (like Fredle's interactions with other mice and with Sadie the dog), but overall, I think I just wanted more from this book in terms of a plot. I would recommend this book to children ages 9/10 and up who really enjoy reading books with animals as main characters. Overall, a 'just okay' read.