Ages 7+1-min guideAnimalsAdventureHumor
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
by Beverly Cleary
Good fitA great fit for most kids 7 and up. Cozy and funny, with mild danger.
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What it’s about
Ralph, a mouse living in an old hotel, befriends a boy named Keith who lets him ride his toy motorcycle. Ralph learns to be responsible.
The ending
What might come up
Scary momentsA littleA vacuum, a barking dog and a guest who tosses Ralph out a window.
ViolenceNone
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Death and lossA littleRalph’s father was poisoned by an aspirin before the story.
Why kids like it
A mouse riding a motorcycle by making engine noises.
Free printable quiz
- 1What is the mouse’s name?
- 2Where does Ralph live?
- 3How does the motorcycle go?
- 4What does Ralph get for Keith?
