The Pocket Mouse
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Cover story
On the front of BfK this month is the cover of Yesterday by Adèle Geras. The artwork is by Carolyn Piggford. This book is one from the 'Teenage Memoirs' series published by Walker (see the article, All Their Yesterdays, in this issue) and Adèle, of course, is the subject of our Authorgraph - see centre-spread. Our thanks to Walker Books for their help in using this illustration.
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The Pocket Mouse
Illustrated by Caroline Anstey
A wonderfully thoughtful book about many different experiences. Staying away from home, misunderstandings with and about adults, kindness, the captivity of animals - all are built into a deceptively simple story. Colin's visit to Grandfather and his adventure with a toy and a real mouse are described so clearly and provide a lot to think about. This will satisfy a wide age range either as a read-aloud or for fluent independent readers. The illustrations enhance the story admirably.
