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Martin's Mice by King-Smith, Dick is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Martin's Mice about?
<p>Martin, a kitten, is branded a `wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty of humorous insight into the human condition, King-Smith's story has humor and a fast pace which will appeal to younger readers.—<i>School Library Journal</i> (starred review)</p><h3>Publishers Weekly</h3><p>Martin is a farm kitten who likes mice but not for dinner. Martin likes mice as pets. He catches a pregnant female, Drusilla, and keeps her in a discarded bathtub. As Martin grows up he learns about friendship, loyalty and responsibility; he is shattered when Drusilla escapes at the first opportunity. But not until he, too, is taken from his outdoor life and imprisoned as a pet in a luxurious apartment does Martin perceive the true meaning of freedom. King-Smith adds another winner to his distinguished body of work. The creatures that inhabit his rural universe, intent on their day-to-day lives (but occasionally aspiring to greatness), are sharply and believably character
Who reads Martin's Mice?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- King-Smith, Dick
- Publisher
- Random House; Yearling
- Published
- 1998
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780679890980
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Children'S, Fiction, Young Adult
- Rating
- 3.96 / 5 (710 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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