The Mouse and His Child by David Small, Russell Hoban

The Mouse and His Child

David Small, Russell Hoban

165 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy mysterious slow-paced
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Description

So begins the story of a tin father and son who dance under a Christmas tree until they break the ancient clockwork rules and are themselves broken. Thrown away, then rescued from a dustbin and repaired by a tramp, they set out on a dangerous ques...

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Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
emotional 57%
hopeful 57%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 42%
sad 42%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 14% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.77

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