John Hawkins and his older brother Tom come up with a scheme to save their dog, Mouse from being sent to a shelter after Tom was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease. Their mother was afraid that Mouse would bring in germs. However, Tom felt that he couldn’t survive without this special dog who shared the brothers’ gift of communicating with each other by reading each other’s thoughts. That’s how John and Mouse’s adventure begins. In spite of a naively created plan and a few unexpected, strange, and sometimes disturbing challenges, John and Mouse remain determined to reach their destination. Recommend this one to students who request adventure or family stories. Booklist starred review.
Grade 4-8
Sunday, February 18, 2007
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Brotherly devotion, parental cluelessness, scathing attacks on "alternative medicine" and animal research, defense of an underclass--these are just some of the big ideas in this little book. John and Mouse's mission not only speeds Tom's recovery, but touches the lives of others they meet. The metaphor of the journey is alive and well.
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