A Mouse's Tale

by Naomi Lewis, Wayne Anderson (Illustrator), Leonard Price (Illustrator)

A poor church mouse is sent on a dangerous difficult quest in order to win the hand of his sweetheart, Princess Barley Mow.

28 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1984

About the author

British poet, essayist, literary critic, anthologist and reteller of stories for children. She is particularly noted for her translations of the Danish children’s author, Hans Christian Andersen, as well as for her critical reviews and essays. She was a recipient of the Eleanor Farjeon Award.

Reviews

[Ashley Capes · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best - this is a book I still guard, refusing to lend and even perhaps - too-rarely read. It's that captivating :)

[Gblekkenhorst · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book haunted me for years and then I finally found it again.

[Cade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully strange illustrations and an adorable fairy tale story.