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WHIMSY AND LIFE IN THIS READING: Many children have grown up reading books by Beverly Cleary. They couldn't have better companions as this author's stories are warm, entertaining, and filled with ideas that young readers can wrap their minds around. Some of our favorites are in the Ramona series, which were named Newbery Honor books and also adapted for television. So great is this author's popularity that her stories appear in 14 languages and her characters often become a part of our language. A case in point is Ralph S. Mouse whose adventures have been shown on ABC-TV. In this particular story there is no longer peace and quiet at the Mountain View Inn where Ralph lives. His pal, the handyman, is in trouble because there are mice at the Inn, so Ralph thinks he'd best skedaddle. Fortunately for Ralph he has some young friends, children who understand him. One of these is Ryan who agrees to take Ralph and his motorcycle to school with him. Just think of those polished floors on which Ralph can ride his motorcycle! Unfortunately, his motorcycle is broken when Ryan and a classmate get into a shoving match. Further, Ralph is put on display. School isn't so great after all. What's a mouse, even one as smart as Ralph to do? Actor B. D. Wong made his Broadway debut in M. Butterfly. For this performance he received the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Clarence Derwent Award, and Theater World Award. He is the only actor to be so honored. He merits another shelf of awards for his narration of Ralph S. Mouse. He brings whimsy and life to his reading. For fans of Ralph, Mr. Wong also reads Mouse and the Motorcycle and Runaway Ralph. All are highly recommended! - Gail Cooke
Ralph is the B-O-M-B: I think the book is excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My favorite part was when Ralph was eating the paste and everybody found out!!!
Ralph S. Mouse: Ralph S. Mouse was a truly splendid book for all ages. It had grace sadness and happiness. It was about a little mouse named Ralph. Read this book or you will be missing out on a great book.
Ralph S. Mouse: Ralph S. Mouse is a very good book. In Ralph S. Mouse, Ralph is tired of living in the inn. Ralph has pesky cousins. His new home is in Ryan's school. Ralph has a friend Matt who works in the inn. Ryan makes friends with somebody he does not like at first. Brad is who he does not like at first. Brad by accident broke Ralph's motorcycle. He replaces his motorcycle with a Laser XL7 (which is a car).Ralph ends up in a mouse exhitbit.Brad's dad marries Ryan's mom. They meet when Brad's dad came to pick Brad up from the inn. They moved to a house in Cucaracha,California. The class writes a letter to the editors. The editors note said that the school was invaded by mice. I think you should read it to find out if Ralph moves back to the inn.
Ralph S. Mouse: ...This book is about a mouse and his most pesky relatives. The mouse (Ralph) and his relatives live in a hotel. One day he got so mad he went to school with his friend Ryan to get away from his relatives. The moral of the story is don't bug someone or else they will get very mad. Another message is when you get mad don't try to run away from home. I think it's a very great book because it's adventurous. I recommend this book for people who like exciting moments. I think you should read this book too.
| Author: | Beverly Cleary | | Binding: | Audio Cassette | | EAN: | 9780807277782 | | ISBN: | 0807277789 | | Publication Date: | 2000-02-29 | | Reading Level: | Ages 9-12 | | Release Date: | 2000-02-29 |
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