The Mouse and the Motorcycle
(Libby/OverDrive eBook, Kindle)
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HarperCollins , 2009.
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Description
In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn.
When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith's red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it. So when Keith leaves the bike unattended in his room one day, Ralph makes his move. But with all this freedom (and speed!) come a lot of obstacles. Whether dodging a rowdy terrier or keeping his nosy cousins away from his new wheels, Ralph has a lot going on! And with a pal like Keith always looking out for him, there's nothing this little mouse can't handle.
This timeless classic now features a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself.
The Mouse and the Motorcycle is perfect for independent reading or for shared reading at home or in a classroom. This fun story is the first of a trilogy, along with Runaway Ralph and Ralph S. Mouse, all inspired by the author's hope to create appealing books for boys and girls—and by the sight of her son playing with toy cars.
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Format
eBook
Street Date
10/06/2009
Language
English
ISBN
9780061972270
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Published Reviews
Horn Book Review
Beverly Cleary's three beloved books featuring the intrepid Ralph Mouse are updated with contemporary-looking black-and-white illustrations. [Review covers these titles: The Mouse and the Motorcycle, Ralph S. Mouse, and Runaway Ralph.] (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cleary, B., & Rogers, J. (2009). The Mouse and the Motorcycle . HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cleary, Beverly and Jacqueline Rogers. 2009. The Mouse and the Motorcycle. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cleary, Beverly and Jacqueline Rogers. The Mouse and the Motorcycle HarperCollins, 2009.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Cleary, B. and Rogers, J. (2009). The mouse and the motorcycle. HarperCollins.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cleary, Beverly, and Jacqueline Rogers. The Mouse and the Motorcycle HarperCollins, 2009.
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