The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail
AuthorRichard Peck
IllustratorKelly Murphy
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's
PublisherDial
Publication date
2013
Media typePrint
Pages256
ISBN978-0142425305
Preceded bySecrets 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]

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

setting

the setting of the story takes place in the Mouse Mews


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

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