Showing results for "The Mouse" in Literature & Fiction

Audiobook of the great novella by John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men, an American classic taught in many schools but also a frequent target of censoring, read by professional narrator and actress Anna Butterworth

Agatha Christie demonstrates her unparalleled mastery with Three Blind Mice and Other Stories—a classic compendium of mystery and suspense, crime and detection, whose title novella served as the basis for The Mousetrap, the longest running stage play in the history of the London theater. A...

When Theodoric Voler boards a train he finds he is not alone in the compartment. Not only is there a female companion asleep in one corner, there is a mouse which has hidden itself inside his clothes. Can the sensitive and prudish young man manage to undress and extricate the mouse without his female companion waking up? Hector Hugh Munro (Saki) at his most satirical. A superb and witty observation on the sensibilities and mores of British Edwardian society.

When young Marie Stahlbaum's favorite Christmas toy, the Nutcracker, comes alive, she realizes that she is about to start the adventure of a lifetime. After defeating the evil Mouse King in battle, her handsome Nutcracker whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls.

Enter the brutal world of Endlock, a prison where the wealthy hunt the inmates for sport. The first novel in an electrifying dystopian romance series, this high-octane debut about forbidden love, found family, and a fight for survival will leave you breathless. In the city of Dividium, the law...

Welcome to Mouse Reads — a tiny, magical burrow in the big wide world where stories curl around you like warm mittens. Each episode begins with our secret doorway into wonder: “Let’s get cozy with Mouse Reads” — and just like that, you tumble gently into tales that giggle, glimmer, and glow.Once imagined for children seeking screen-free enchantment, Mouse Reads has become a cozy hideaway for anyone who loves being carried off by a story. Kids, grown-ups, dreamers, wanderers — if your heart perks up at the sound of a turning page, this is your place.Here, bedtime becomes a soft ...

Join Danny Meadow Mouse as he embarks on an unexpected journey filled with twists and turns! Initially lamenting the length of his tail, Danny quickly learns valuable lessons from Mr. Toad. Along the way, he faces the cunning pursuits of Reddy and Granny Fox, finds himself captured by Hooty the Owl, and narrowly escapes to the safety of Peter Rabbits briar patch. Just when he thinks hes safe, Peter finds trouble in Farmer Browns peach orchard, leading to a thrilling snare escape. Ultimately, Dannys quick thinking is put to the test when he gets trapped in a tin can and must outsmart Reddy Fox ...

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men remains one of America's most widely read and beloved novels. Here is Steinbeck’s dramatic adaptation of his novel-as-play, which received the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play in 1937-1938 and has featured...

WHEN YOU THINK YOU'RE SAFE, WHEN YOU THINK YOU'RE ALL ALONE, THAT'S WHEN HE'LL COME FOR YOU... A silent killer stalks the city, targeting those home alone at night, playing a deadly game of cat and mouse with the victims. As panic spreads, Detective Inspector Helen Grace leads the investigation...

A real play podcast where Dungeons and Dragons collides with the classic stories you either love or completely avoided while in school. Join players Aaron, Adam, Kimmie, and Dungeon Master Katelyn, who is also a high school English teacher by day, as D&D elements are dropped into famous pieces of literature. New episodes released every other Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @OMAMAMshow. And reach out to us via email at OMAMAMshow@gmail.com.

Join Whitefoot, the most timid and shy creature of the Green Forest, on an enchanting journey filled with adventure and discovery. While he may have many foes eager to make him their next meal, Whitefoot embodies the spirit of resilience, refusing to let past troubles taint his present happiness or future hopes. Follow along as he navigates the dangers around him, seeks safe havens, and forges new friendships in a world that can be both perilous and beautiful. (Summary by Jill Engle & Thornton W. Burgess)

Ever since attending a wedding in Louisiana, Lizzie Miller has been fascinated by French baked goods. With permission of her parents and bishop, she did a two-year internship in a French bakery in New Orleans. When a local Amish bakery became available, she bought it and opened her own French inspired bakery. But now someone wants her out of business, sending threats and even breaking in. With the help of her friends, including John Bontrager, Lizzie will get to the bottom of why someone wishes her to fail.

Included in this bundle are the first three books in Kenya Wright's The Lion and Mouse series: Dirty Kisses, Dirty Love, and Dirty Hearts.

Join the enchanting singing mouse as it serenades you with tales of natures wonders. Discover how the mountains devoured the plains, what secrets the waters whisper, and the fate of the vanished city. This delightful collection is perfect for those curious about the world around them. (summary by Nadine)

Dive into the enchanting yet eerie world of Nutcracker and Mouse King, the original tale that inspired the beloved ballet. Experience the captivating blend of whimsy and horror crafted by one of the genres masters, with a compelling summary by Sandra Cullum.

Hap Collins looks like a good ol’ boy. But even in his misspent youth, his best pal is Leonard Pine, who is Black, gay, and the ultimate outsider. Inseparable friends, Hap and Leonard climb into the boxing ring, visit their families, get in bar fights, and just go fishing - all the while confronting racists, righting wrongs, and eating a whole lot of delicious food.

Growing up together in the Surra section of central Kuwait, Katkout, Fahd, and Sadiq share neither ethnic origin nor religious denomination - only friendship and a rage against the unconscionable sectarian divide turning their lives into war-zone rubble. To lay bare the ugly truths, they form the protest group Fuada’s Kids. Their righteous transgressions have made them targets of both Sunni and Shi’a extremists. They’ve also elicited the concern of Fahd’s grandmother, Mama Hissa, who cautions them that should they anger God, the sky will surely fall.

Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of tales centered around a remarkable machine that unites people from all walks of life, proving that love knows no bounds. (Summary by Eva Staes)

Fat Boy McMaster is a hopeless heavyweight boxer, who has somehow managed to become the champion of Ireland. His devious manager has set up a St Patrick's Day fight in New York against Mike Tyson, and he wants journalist Dan Starkey to write about it. Once in New York, however, McMaster's wife is kidnapped, the Champ is chased all over town by gunmen, and there's the Big Fight to consider too...

All is not what it seems in the sleepy Welsh town of Llanfair. The snows have come late and the local police force (cute Adam and not-too-bright Polly) can't keep up with demand (the demand being: "I've fallen over on the ice! Help me!"). A man is found dead in a field and there's nothing suspicious about it...except for the fact that he appears to have fallen from a great height. Wales does have birds of prey but nothing that could carry a full-grown man. So how did he die? Bron is soon drawn into a very sinister group of families with ancient ties that echo to the present day.