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Mrs. Noodlekugel and Four Blind Mice
By (Author) Daniel Pinkwater
Illustrated by Adam Stower
2
Candlewick Press,U.S.
Candlewick Press,U.S.
1st July 2015
United States
Children
Fiction
FIC
Paperback
96
Width 141mm, Height 186mm, Spine 7mm
85g
Sly, sweet illustrations provide piquant punctuation for Pinkwaters special brand of nonsense. Publishers Weekly(starred review)
When Mrs. Noodlekugels four mice make a terrible mess at tea, she decides to take the mice to visit the eye doctor and invites Nick and Maxine to come along. Who could predict theyd meet a rough-edged alley cat with a surprising connection to Mr. Fuzzface, Mrs. Noodlekugels talking cat Its all a day in the life of Daniel Pinkwaters whimsical characters. A comical tone and cozy black-and-white illustrations are sure to keep young chapter-book readers coming back for more.
If Pinkwaters first Mrs. Noodlekugel book didnt persuade readers, the second one will: its Mrs. Noodlekugels matter-of-factly loopy worldwe just live in it. ... Stowers sly, sweet illustrations provide piquant punctuation for Pinkwaters special brand of nonsense...
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
A savory episode for noodleer, newly independent or struggling readers.
Kirkus Reviews
Clever, as always, Pinkwaters quirky story with a touch of whimsy will amuse many readers.
Booklist Online
Readers will appreciate the characters distinct personalities and the books wacky humor. Plenty of black-and-white illustrations bring every step of the groups journey to life. Mrs. Noodlekugels fan base will undoubtedly continue to grow with this addition; her books will surely join the canon of must-read beginning chapter-book series.
School Library Journal