Review by Horn Book Review
Goddens unmistakable voice shines through in this lesser-known work, first published in 1957. Young Mary is disappointed, when she receives the gift of a Mouse Housea homemade dollhouse inhabited by toy miceto find that there are no real mice living in it. Then a little mouse named Bonnie, youngest of a large family overflowing their broken-flowerpot home in Marys cellar, goes on a nighttime adventure in search of a more spacious abode and discovers the Mouse House. Happily-ever-after ensuesrealistically. The storys details are chosen with precision, and Godden gets the balance just right in her portrayal of her mouse characters: they act both like real mice (shredding the contents of the Mouse House to make a cozy nest) and people (two of Bonnies sisters make dolls out of silk flowers). Adamss illustrations are old-fashioned but lively, perfect for this small-scope but very satisfying adventure. martha v. parravano (c) Copyright 2016. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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