{"product_id":"the-mouse-and-the-motorcycle-9780380709243","title":"The Mouse and the Motorcycle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith's red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it. So when Keith leaves the bike unattended in his room one day, Ralph makes his move. But with all this freedom (and speed ) come a lot of obstacles. Whether dodging a rowdy terrier or keeping his nosy cousins away from his new wheels, Ralph has a lot going on  And with a pal like Keith always looking out for him, there's nothing this little mouse can't handle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis timeless classic now features a foreword written by \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Kate DiCamillo, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mouse and the Motorcycle\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for independent reading or for shared reading at home or in a classroom. This fun story is the first of a trilogy, along with \u003cem\u003eRunaway Ralph\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRalph S. Mouse\u003c\/em\u003e, all inspired by the author's hope to create appealing books for boys and girls--and by the sight of her son playing with toy cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRogers, Jacqueline:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJaqueline Rogers has been a professional children's book illustrator for more than twenty years and has worked on nearly one hundred children's books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCleary, Beverly:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eBeverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, Where are the books about kids like us? she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. \u003cem\u003eDear Mr. Henshaw\u003c\/em\u003e won the Newbery Medal, and \u003cem\u003eRamona Quimby, Age 8\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRamona and Her Father\u003c\/em\u003e have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572296782098,"sku":"9780380709243","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9ca84158-d175-4352-9126-ef07d67f19af.jpg?v=1731967397","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-mouse-and-the-motorcycle-9780380709243","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}