Book cover
Ages:
7
+
Engagement:
Author:
Beverly Cleary
Genre:
Fantasy
Published:
1965
Page Count:
158
Where to Buy:
Ages:
7
+

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

Ralph Mouse
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1

Content Ratings

No Romance
There is no romantic content; Ralph's relationships are based on friendship and adventure.
Light Themes
Ralph struggles with feeling small and powerless; themes of courage, responsibility, and the joy of friendship are central; the tone is warm and humorous.
No Violence
There is no violence; the conflict is centered on misunderstandings and the challenges of being a small mouse in a human world.
Synopsis

A young mouse named Ralph living in a rundown hotel discovers he can ride a toy motorcycle left behind by a boy named Keith, and the two become friends while navigating adventures and misunderstandings. A charming, imaginative story about cross-species friendship and the thrill of freedom. The first in the beloved Ralph series.