Adventuremice: Otter Chaos

Reeve and McIntyre revisit one of their favourite themes – imaginary islands in the sea – in this new adventure series for children.

Pedro is a little mouse with a big sense of adventure. In his desperation to see the world, he is whisked away by a wavy sea and disaster seems certain. That is until the Adventuremice arrive to rescue Pedro and fly him back to the fabled Mouse Islands in the ocean.

This is a dream come true for Pedro. Not only has he been granted his first taste of adventure, but he has been washed up in the home of the world’s most famous band of mice! When a giant, hungry otter is spotted nearby, Pedro has the chance to prove his value to the Adventuremice, and to plot a course for future adventures.

Episode one of Adventuremice has enough charm, wit and silliness to hook young readers into the series, and McIntyre’s illustrations are typically irresistible. Brilliant characterisation is achieved in the simplest way – with bold line and colour delivering pictures that sparkle and fizz on almost every page. As is always the case with David Fickling publications, the book is lavishly published on generous paper with bright, vibrant colours that do full justice to the gorgeous pictures.

It’s a simple story and this first episode is very much an introduction. Though there are few moments to get readers’ hearts racing, Pedro and his friends offer enough in Otter Chaos to win over young fans for this new series.