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Mouse Moonwalk
Rolo, one of a trio of loveable mice that live in a movie theatre, develops a dance talent. Will it lead to fame and fortune or sorrow?
Please note this book is similar in tone to Ratatouille and so should be read by parents before it is given to young children.
The characters in this story are based on those introduced in ‘Mice Movie’, ‘Homing Mouse’ and ‘The Mice Meet a War Hero’. The original idea for this story was developed in March 2014 and it was published on 31st May 2014.
Please note this book is similar in tone to Ratatouille and so should be read by parents before it is given to young children.
The characters in this story are based on those introduced in ‘Mice Movie’, ‘Homing Mouse’ and ‘The Mice Meet a War Hero’. The original idea for this story was developed in March 2014 and it was published on 31st May 2014.
17 pages, ebook
First published May 30, 2014
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About the author
Wilde Blue Sky
16 books40 followersWilde Blue Sky is an English novelist and short story writer. His numerous short stories include Vengeance and Drawing God? These short stories can be downloaded for free from a number of websites.
A reviewer said of his short story, Drawing God?, "A charming, delightful, hilarious story with the best possible outcome. Having equal appeal to both atheists and believers, Wilde Blue draws a line between the two opposing views so taunt, so deft, I venture to say, it will support any who dare to walk across it!"
A reviewer said of his short story, Vengeance, "Very good. Quick and spooky."
A reviewer said of his short story, Mouse on a Motorcyle, "Love this book."
Wilde Blue Sky can be contacted through his Goodreads account.
A reviewer said of his short story, Drawing God?, "A charming, delightful, hilarious story with the best possible outcome. Having equal appeal to both atheists and believers, Wilde Blue draws a line between the two opposing views so taunt, so deft, I venture to say, it will support any who dare to walk across it!"
A reviewer said of his short story, Vengeance, "Very good. Quick and spooky."
A reviewer said of his short story, Mouse on a Motorcyle, "Love this book."
Wilde Blue Sky can be contacted through his Goodreads account.
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February 26, 2015
3.5 stars
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This was quite a bizarre little story about a mouse who learned to do the moonwalk and became famous, but things didn’t work out quite the way he planned. The story was a little strange, but did have a couple of funny moments, and the moral of the story was a good one too.
7 out of 10
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This was quite a bizarre little story about a mouse who learned to do the moonwalk and became famous, but things didn’t work out quite the way he planned. The story was a little strange, but did have a couple of funny moments, and the moral of the story was a good one too.
7 out of 10
August 3, 2014
This is a really excellent tale for children with some room for adult appreciation too. Rolo's character is especially well drawn, and the story winds its very entertaining way to a most satisfying conclusion. There are solid values, but the author never allows the characters to preach at the reader. This delightful short story has been written with care and great skill. Get this story now, and let the whole family enjoy it!
Note: I received a free review copy for an honest and objective review.
Note: I received a free review copy for an honest and objective review.
November 16, 2014
Mouse Moonwalk by Wilde Blue Sky is a fantasy for middle grade readers about a mouse named Rolo, who gains fame with a most unusual dance.
Rolo lives in a movie theatre with his mice and bird friends, eats delicious caramel-coated popcorn, and watches Internet videos. One day, he sees a performer with a wondrous step that makes the dancer go backwards while his feet pretend to step forward. This illusion delights Rolo, and the mouse practices the dance step until perfect.
The dancing mouse has a sometimes-scary journey to worldwide fame, but there are delightful rewards. He leaves his theatre pals behind, and makes new friends with other performing animals. The consequences of his fame creep in, and the homesick Rolo learns the true worth of friendship.
This charming short story immerses a likable hero in a fun little mouse world of Internet fame. Mouse Moonwalk does a good job of presenting differing points of view, and explaining why sometimes others come across as bossy or mean. Rolo and his pals were easy to visualize, and the simple plot had a satisfying ending without being preachy.
Mouse Moonwalk would make an excellent bedtime story to read to a preteen. Children would enjoy the relatable real-life elements surrounding Rolo. This quick read is recommended for fans of mice stories and the optical illusion of moonwalking.
Rolo lives in a movie theatre with his mice and bird friends, eats delicious caramel-coated popcorn, and watches Internet videos. One day, he sees a performer with a wondrous step that makes the dancer go backwards while his feet pretend to step forward. This illusion delights Rolo, and the mouse practices the dance step until perfect.
The dancing mouse has a sometimes-scary journey to worldwide fame, but there are delightful rewards. He leaves his theatre pals behind, and makes new friends with other performing animals. The consequences of his fame creep in, and the homesick Rolo learns the true worth of friendship.
This charming short story immerses a likable hero in a fun little mouse world of Internet fame. Mouse Moonwalk does a good job of presenting differing points of view, and explaining why sometimes others come across as bossy or mean. Rolo and his pals were easy to visualize, and the simple plot had a satisfying ending without being preachy.
Mouse Moonwalk would make an excellent bedtime story to read to a preteen. Children would enjoy the relatable real-life elements surrounding Rolo. This quick read is recommended for fans of mice stories and the optical illusion of moonwalking.
June 29, 2014
A lovely, gentle story of creatures living in a theatre. Rolo the mouse lives with a group of good friends but he is bored and wants to seek his fame and fortune in the big, wide world. When he sees a figure on screen 'moonwalking' he is fascinated by the dance and wants to master the technique himself however, like most skills, he soon discovers it is more difficult than it first looked. So off Rolo goes to check out the internet and find out exactly how it is done. He is soon moonwalking perfectly.
But Rolo isn't satisfied just to have the skill he wants to show off and his cute dance soon comes to the attention of humans.
This charming and beautifully written story shows, among other things, the importance and value of true friendship in a wider world where trust is not necessarily a safe bet and I loved the way that, in one way it was an old fashioned tale, but brought right up to the minute with modern references to mobile phones and computers.
It would have been wonderful with illustrations.
But Rolo isn't satisfied just to have the skill he wants to show off and his cute dance soon comes to the attention of humans.
This charming and beautifully written story shows, among other things, the importance and value of true friendship in a wider world where trust is not necessarily a safe bet and I loved the way that, in one way it was an old fashioned tale, but brought right up to the minute with modern references to mobile phones and computers.
It would have been wonderful with illustrations.
December 16, 2014
It’s refreshing to read a children’s morality tale that isn’t afraid to raise a few questions, and deliver them wrapped in a good story, rather than ramming them down your throat. Is fame and fortune really all it’s cracked up to be? Is success the path to personal liberation, or a prison? What do you value more, celebrity status or friendship? These are the challenges facing Rolo, a theatre mouse, when he learns how to moonwalk.
Wilde Blue Sky’s writing is nicely measured and balanced for a younger audience, and avoids the pitfall of being cute and cuddly, so there’s plenty to appeal to a range of readers. Stylistically it sits more on the darker side of children’s stories, like Brothers Grimm, or the Pied Piper of Hamelin, but with a modern handling. A solid read. Five stars.
Wilde Blue Sky’s writing is nicely measured and balanced for a younger audience, and avoids the pitfall of being cute and cuddly, so there’s plenty to appeal to a range of readers. Stylistically it sits more on the darker side of children’s stories, like Brothers Grimm, or the Pied Piper of Hamelin, but with a modern handling. A solid read. Five stars.
February 23, 2016
Short, sweet children’s story of a mouse named Rolo who becomes famous, but then gets lost along the way and forgets what is really important. Only through his cute coterie of animal friends does he eventually come to realize what true happiness is. This is not a book but a short story, so there’s not a lot of character development except for the two protagonists, Rolo and Squeak, who both grow over the course of the story and change for the better.
A nice moral lesson for children in this age of instant fame and fascination with social media. I could see this tale (tail?) developed further into a full-length book, with Rolo and his friends getting involved in further misadventures with more lessons to be learned. But before that can happen, the author would need to bone up a bit more on grammar and punctuation.
A nice moral lesson for children in this age of instant fame and fascination with social media. I could see this tale (tail?) developed further into a full-length book, with Rolo and his friends getting involved in further misadventures with more lessons to be learned. But before that can happen, the author would need to bone up a bit more on grammar and punctuation.
June 8, 2014
Rolo the mouse learns how to moonwalk and is carried away with fame. Life as a celebrity soon turns sour and he longs for his old life and friends.
This is another super addition in the children's series about the mischevous mice Squeak, Rolo and Louise; Froggy the cat; and Roger the pigeon. They all live a secret, safe, comfy, but sometimes tedious life in a cinama theatre.
As always, in the best tradition of children's books, Mr sky's story is loaded with subtle morals.
This is another super addition in the children's series about the mischevous mice Squeak, Rolo and Louise; Froggy the cat; and Roger the pigeon. They all live a secret, safe, comfy, but sometimes tedious life in a cinama theatre.
As always, in the best tradition of children's books, Mr sky's story is loaded with subtle morals.
July 31, 2014
Mouse Moonwalk is an enjoyable short story about the positives and negatives of fame. Wild Blue Sky writes in uncomplicated language with animals as characters, so a child would be able to read and understand the morality of the story. I enjoyed this quick and easy read, and appreciate the morality behind it. This story is a great opportunity for parents and children to read together as both can walk away entertained.
September 29, 2015
A quick, but entertaining, read that held my interest from beginning to end. Mouse Moonwalk's smooth narrative arc makes for a fun, easy story that will be enjoyable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Wilde's imagination shines through in this tale!
October 6, 2015
The story presents an important message in a whimsical and entertaining manner. It is also interesting depiction of capitalist heartlessness. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
June 29, 2017
Mouse Moonwalk is a time-worn but compelling fable about the perils of being rich and famous (although the titular mouse of fame has little control over his own destiny, trapped in his species' historical status as mere pet and even pest).
This tale is aimed at middle grade readers and the moral of the story is definitely teachable in a way they can understand.
Ultimately, I thought with a short story such as this one (just over 4,000 words) it could have been more experimental and refreshing. It is told like an essay, but what could have really made it click are; telling it all from the first person point of view from the mouse's perspective, cutting description to the bare minimum (would work here because everything in this story is familiar), and maybe some more zaniness (i.e. putting together a bunch of quarrelsome judges rating Rolo's performance with zippy dialogue).
This tale is aimed at middle grade readers and the moral of the story is definitely teachable in a way they can understand.
Ultimately, I thought with a short story such as this one (just over 4,000 words) it could have been more experimental and refreshing. It is told like an essay, but what could have really made it click are; telling it all from the first person point of view from the mouse's perspective, cutting description to the bare minimum (would work here because everything in this story is familiar), and maybe some more zaniness (i.e. putting together a bunch of quarrelsome judges rating Rolo's performance with zippy dialogue).
July 30, 2015
Rolo is a special mouse. He loves music and dancing. He teaches himself a very difficult dance routine and quickly finds himself in the lime light, the envy of all. He left a lot to get here, his family, friends and his humble den. In our technology infested lives today we hear much less of the natural world than we ought to. This short story is great, because it is good for both children and adults to be reminded of the animals we share this planet with.
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