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The town mouse and the country mouse

By Molly Perham

When rich feasts lead to frightening surprises, can a country mouse stay brave in town?

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Genres

Classics Animals Fairy Tales

What is The town mouse and the country mouse about?

A country mouse lives quietly on simple food, while his town cousin enjoys grand meals and exciting adventures. When the town mouse visits the countryside, he is unimpressed by the peaceful life and invites his cousin to see the wonders of the town. But their feast is soon interrupted by frightening dangers. As the two mice hurry to safety, the country mouse begins to wonder whether rich food and excitement are worth living in fear.

About the author

Molly Perham was a talented British author who wrote many exciting books for children. She loved exploring different topics, from myths and legends to nature and history. Molly Perham is especially known for her lively retellings of classic stories, making them fun and easy to understand for young readers like you.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1993

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