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jade's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
What a great children's adventure story!
I loved the film as a child and only just discovered it was based on a book. The book is very different but a thrilling read for a 7-11 year old.
The Prisoners' Aid Society of mice have vowed to help people in need. There is a Norwegian imprisoned in the notorious Black Castle, unbreachable and with a famously evil cat in residence.
Bernard, a pantry mouse volunteers to speak to the pampered Miss Bianca, an embassy dweller who can help find a Norwegian speaking mouse. Can they find such a mouse? And how will they get into (and then out of) the Black Castle?
Non-stop action and adventure. The three leads make a good team and all have memorable traits, and the scenes with the castle cat are very funny.
I can imagine children going straight from this to the sequels. When my son is old enough I'll be showing him the film and reading him this book.
Not too long, full of excitement and some lovely mouse heroes.
I loved the film as a child and only just discovered it was based on a book. The book is very different but a thrilling read for a 7-11 year old.
The Prisoners' Aid Society of mice have vowed to help people in need. There is a Norwegian imprisoned in the notorious Black Castle, unbreachable and with a famously evil cat in residence.
Bernard, a pantry mouse volunteers to speak to the pampered Miss Bianca, an embassy dweller who can help find a Norwegian speaking mouse. Can they find such a mouse? And how will they get into (and then out of) the Black Castle?
Non-stop action and adventure. The three leads make a good team and all have memorable traits, and the scenes with the castle cat are very funny.
I can imagine children going straight from this to the sequels. When my son is old enough I'll be showing him the film and reading him this book.
Not too long, full of excitement and some lovely mouse heroes.
ketutar's review against another edition
4.0
Frankly, I thought this is the book I read as a little girl, but it was not, it was Miss Bianca - the book Disney made the movie of. If I hadn't "re-read" this book, I would never have known, it was my first time reading it :-D
It is charming in its own way... not quite as charming as I remembered (though maybe Miss Bianca is )
I like the story, it is exciting and perfect adventure for children, with just enough scary things to make it a "realistic" adventure, but at the same time, it's safe.
It is charming in its own way... not quite as charming as I remembered (though maybe Miss Bianca is )
I like the story, it is exciting and perfect adventure for children, with just enough scary things to make it a "realistic" adventure, but at the same time, it's safe.
thebillyseguire's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement
aaronsandford's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
jasmyn9's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
eaglegirl's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dgrachel's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This could not be much more different from the 1977 animated Disney movie. It’s my favorite Disney film, so I know I am biased. I didn’t enjoy the writing style, but there isn’t anything wrong with it. What irritates me is the misogyny. It’s so egregious Sure, it fits with the time when the book was written, but the characterization of Miss Bianca is not something I’d want to children to internalize.