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Ralph S. Mouse

Ralph S. Mouse

Published in
1982
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Description

In this third and final Mouse novel from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, Ralph heads to school to see what humans do all day and to discover what the 'S' in Ralph S. Mouse stands for! With his rowdy cousins wearing out his motorcycle and the Mountain View Inn manager threatening to take care of the mouse infestation, Ralph decides to get away. He convinces his human friend Ryan to take him to school, where Ralph becomes the center of attention. However, when Ryan's class tests Ralph's intelligence with a maze, Ralph begins to doubt his cleverness and worry about his abilities.
Age
6-9
Text complexity
proficient
Length
192 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Relatable characters
  • Engaging plot
  • Educational content
  • Inspiring story of self-discovery and acceptance