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The Truffle Mouse

By Holly Webb

Adjectives

heartwarming touching uplifting

Genres

Friendship/Family Animals Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Alice feels lost shuttling between her parents' homes after their divorce. Neither place feels like home, and she struggles with loneliness. During a visit to the pet shop, she discovers a tiny, cocoa-brown mouse hiding at the back of a cage. Naming him Truffle, Alice finds comfort and companionship in her new pet. With Truffle by her side, she begins to realise that perhaps things will be okay after all.

About the author

Holly Webb is a popular children's author from the UK, best known for her Animal Stories series. She loves writing about animals and adventure, and her books have been enjoyed by children all over the world. Holly lives with her family and several pets, which often inspire the lovable characters in her stories.

Pages

144 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2015

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