# Motor Mouse Delivers - Hardcover

by **Cynthia Rylant** (Author), **Arthur Howard** (Illustrator)

**Motor Mouse and friends are back for three new adventures in this irresistible second book in a series from the creators of _Gooseberry Park_ and the Mr. Putter and Tabby books**

Motor Mouse is a busy little mouse, between playing a game of croquet, riding a fancy bus, and discovering mystery stories. Come along with him on his adventures

In "A Good Game of Croquet," Motor Mouse and his brother love playing croquet and they _always_ play to win. That is, until Valentino starts watching _Peaceful Planet_ and thinks it might be more peaceful if they played to lose. Motor Mouse thinks this is nonsense It is always best to win...right?

In "Day of the Double Decker," Motor Mouse gets in his car for a full day of deliveries, but the car won't start His friend Winston the mechanic says his car needs to be in the shop for a week How will Motor Mouse make his deliveries on time? Then the double decker bus rolls by. Perhaps Motor Mouse can take the bus. It will be an adventure

In "The Radio Mystery Book," Motor Mouse loves reading everything, except mysteries. Mysteries keep him up at night and he can't get into them during the day. So, he is excited when he discovers the _Radio Mystery Show_, where a host reads a mystery book aloud, one chapter a day. But after listening to the first chapter, Motor Mouse _must_ know what happens He rushes to the library, grabs the book from the shelf, and finds himself at a crossroads. Should he read the rest of the book all at once, or is it more fun to wait until tomorrow to hear the next chapter?

This sweet and funny trio of stories is sure to have young readers wanting to visit with Motor Mouse again and again.

### Author Biography

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel _Missing May_ received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Arthur Howard is the illustrator of the Mr. Putter & Tabby series, Gooseberry Park series, and Motor Mouse series by Cynthia Rylant; _Goatilocks and the Three Bears_ by Erica S. Perl; _Noodle & Lou_ by Liz Garton Scanlon; and his own picture books including _My Creepy Valentine_, _My Dream Dog_, and _When I Was Five_. He lives in New York City.

**Number of Pages:** 72

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 11 x 8.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** August 25, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Motor Mouse Delivers

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3.7

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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