This book relates to many different books I've read about mice. The first ones I think of are Poppy, The Mouse and the Motorcycle, and The Rats of Nimh. They all travel to many different places and owners, going through good and bad. Another book this reminds me of this book is Bartleby of the Mighty Mississippi. Just like this, it is a short book that has lots of different settings and a final happy home. I'm getting to the end of this book and it seems like he is going to get the same type of thing (I'm still not telling) where he will stay. I can't wait!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Christopher Mouse the Tale of a Small Traveler
I just have to say that this book is like a teeter-toter of suspense, emotion and relief. I start out just relaxed and reading about him with his family. Then I'm about as terrified as Christopher, who is being taken away from his family. But of course I'm relived that he is with some friends at a safe place and not in a horrible one. (I'm not telling what they are). Then I feel depressed about the fact that he has been separated from everyone he loves. I think you get the point.
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The teeter-totter is a wonderful metaphor for the way your emotions moved as you traveled through the book. I think that the way you support the ups-and-downs with evidence -- without giving too much away -- makes this entry strong.
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I love that you put so much detair in your post. I love it how you relate the book to other books you've read about the same topic, tell how you really feel about the characters and tell the reader some stuff about the book.
ReplyDeleteP.S. The Mouse And The Motorcycle is my favorite book.