A Mouse Called Wolf
Worth buying if: You enjoy Dick King-Smith’s animal protagonists and farm settings.
Skip it if: You expect lengthy plots or complex worldbuilding beyond a single mouse’s adventure.
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Summary
In this 98-page children's tale by Dick King-Smith, a resourceful mouse named Wolf navigates farmyard dangers and unexpected friendships, blending gentle suspense with warm pastoral charm.
Why this book now
Reissue-ready for parents and teachers seeking a short, character-driven Dick King-Smith story to share at storytime or in classroom readings.
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- You enjoy Dick King-Smith’s animal protagonists and farm settings.
- You want a short, illustrated-feel chapter book for storytime.
- If atmosphere matters, the characters show feeling without grand gestures.
- You expect lengthy plots or complex worldbuilding beyond a single mouse’s adventure.
- You need non-fiction or curriculum-heavy children's material.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780375800665
Worth buying if: You enjoy Dick King-Smith’s animal protagonists and farm settings.
Skip it if: You expect lengthy plots or complex worldbuilding beyond a single mouse’s adventure.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Very quick Low time commitment
At 98 pages, A Mouse Called Wolf is a brief read—perfect for one or two read-aloud sessions or a quiet solo evening for a young reader.
What stands out here
This Random House Children’s Books edition highlights Dick King-Smith’s concise storytelling and pastoral setting, ideal for collection displays or classroom shelves.
Best way to approach it
Approach it as a paced read-aloud or a beginner independent chapter book, pausing to savor King-Smith’s character details and farmyard descriptions.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780375800665
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