The Mouse and His Child

by Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban (Illustrator)

The mouse and his child are discarded into the rubbish after Christmas. Forced to join the ruthless Manny the rat, they remain indomitable - with the help of their guardian angel, a self-absorbed frog trapped in an old glove.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Childrens, Animals, Middle Grade, Classics, Adventure

165 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1967

About the author

Russell Conwell Hoban was an American expatriate writer. His works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, mainstream fiction, magical realism, poetry, and children's books. He lived in London, England, from 1969 until his death. (Wikipedia)