From the much-loved author of the Cazalet Chronicles comes Elizabeth Jane Howard's first children's book, The Amazing Adventures of Freddie Whitemouse, following the magical journey of a mouse who wishes to be anything but himself. The trouble was that Freddie really did not like being a mouse. 'It's just a phase,' his mother said, but it wasn't . . . Little Freddie Whitemouse, of No.16, Skirting Board West, simply hates being a mouse. Mice are terribly small, frightened of everything, and aren't allowed to have any fun at all. Instead, he longs to be a fierce tiger, king of the jungle floor; or someone's treasured dog, able to run and play all day. So when a sorcerer toad hears Freddie's pleas and offers his assistance, there is really little else Freddie could ask for. So as not to make any rash decisions, Freddie agrees to spend a week as each animal. But what will he discover on his amazing adventure? And will he ever want to be just a plain old mouse again? 'Emotionally powerful as well as entertaining' – Sunday Times
| ISBN: | 9781447293453 |
| Publication date: | 6th October 2016 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Jane Howard |
| Publisher: | Mantle an imprint of Pan Macmillan |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Genres: |
Animal Stories Fantasy / Magical Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rodents and rabbits PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing Children’s / Teenage social topics: Identity / belonging Children’s / Teenage emotions: Sadness, unhappiness, disappointment |