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Martin's Mice by Dick King-Smith 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.&#151;<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?

Author

Dick King-Smith

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

2026-03-13