A ceramist creates what he thinks is the perfect ceramic mouse -- except that it isn't. It has ears like a rabbit and no tail. That night, when the clock strikes thirteen, Manxmouse comes to life and runs away. What follows are his adventures -- hilarious, poignant and thought provoking. And of course, all culminating with the ultimate threat -- his meeting with the Manx Cat.

Teenagers and above to read independently, parents of younger kids to read with their kids. The book and review have to be rated 13+ due to the references to drunkenness in the beginning, and a few bits dealing with death later on. Most of it is suitable for younger kids, too.

The way this page-turner also has you stopping to think every now and then! It's an adventure story that has you dwelling on the human characteristics of kindness, greed, courage, arrogance ... and a whole lot more.

I have an older edition which is illustrated. I wish this edition had been illustrated, too.

Recommend it to everyone I know!

(Incidentally, JK Rowling has said that it influenced her writing.)

This might sound cliched -- but it did make me feel warm and fuzzy. It also made me understand the importance of courage and determination.

If I am forced to name ONE favourite author, I name Paul Gallico. He has written several books on unusual themes. However, even though I'm a total Gallico fan, I do admit that there are one or two of his books that aren't up to scratch.

It's a story at one level, and a philosophical exploration at another level.

Well, it is a quintessential feel-good tale, and some may find it simple, in a negative way.

This book is really, really beautiful.

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