Word of Mouse

**A Parents' Choice Award¬ winner!** **A very special mouse embarks on an epic adventure to find his missing family in this acclaimed #1 *New York Times* bestseller from James Patterson, perfect for fans of *Stuart Little* and *The Mouse and the Motorcycle*.** What makes Isaiah so unique? First, his fur is as blue as the sky-which until recently was something he'd never seen, but had read all about. That's right: Isaiah can read and write. He can also talk to humans . . . if any of them are willing to listen! After a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory, Isaiah is separated from his "mischief" (which is the word for a mouse family) and has to survive in the dangerous outdoors, and hopefully find his missing family. But in a world of cruel cats, hungry owls, and terrified people, it's hard for a young, lone mouse to make it alone. When he meets an equally unusual and lonely human girl named Hailey, the two soon learn that true friendship can transcend all barriers. ★ "Isaiah is truly a mouse that roars."―*Kirkus Reviews* (starred review) ★ "Children's literature offers a long tradition of clever mice who accomplish amazing feats, and Patterson and Grabenstein's Isaiah seems destined to join them. Here's hoping this unique hero returns soon with further adventures."―*Booklist* (starred review)