The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail

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The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail
Cover of The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail, 2013.jpg
Author Richard Peck
Illustrator Kelly Murphy
LanguageEnglish
Genre Children's
Publisher Dial
Publication date
2013
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages256
ISBN 978-0142425305
Preceded by Secrets at Sea  

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail is a 2013 children's novel written by Richard Peck and illustrated Kelly Murphy. [1] The book is set in the same universe as Secrets at Sea. [2] The novel is suitable as reading for grades four through six. [3]

Contents

Set in Victorian England, the story features a mouse who tries to discover his origins by asking Queen Victoria. [4]

Plot

A mouse in London in search of information about his identity ends up at Windsor Castle.

Characters

Reception

Critical reception for The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail was positive. [1] [2] Commonsensemedia rated the book highly, stating that "In-jokes and historical tidbits will delight older kids and give reading-aloud adults the giggles." [5]

Awards

Best of lists

Starred reviews

Illustration competitions

References

  1. 1 2 Sorensen, Marilou (July 6, 2013). "Book review: 'Mouse with the Question Mark Tail' is a must for reading aloud". Deseret News . Archived from the original on June 17, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Scattergood, Augusta (August 2, 2013). "The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail". The Christian Science Monitor . Archived from the original on June 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ Knight, Elaine (July 22, 2013). "Pick of the Day: The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail". School Library Journal. Archived from the original on June 15, 2015.
  4. ↑ Compton, Amelia. "The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail (review)". TIME for Kids. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  5. ↑ "The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail (review)". Commonsensemedia. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
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