Magnus Maybe

by Errol Broome, Ann James (Illustrator)

After leaving the protection of his cage, Magnus the pet mouse finds himself alone in the cold and lonely world where he is soon on the run with a wild mouse who teaches him about avoiding traps and finding shelter. Original.

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Errol Broome grew up in Perth where she studied Arts at the University of Western Australia and worked as a journalist at the West Australian. She now lives in Melbourne. She is Literary Patron of the Society of Women Writers Victoria, and spends much time keeping her garden alive. An award-winning author, her books for children have been published widely overseas and translated into several languages.

Awards

Western Australian Premier’s Book Award (Winner 1992)
Children’s Book Council of Australia (Notable Book 1993, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2004)
Children’s Book Council of Australia (Honour Book 2001)
- bio from Fremantle Press (one of her publishers)

Reviews

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm giving this four stars because iris absolutely loved it. I thought it was ok. Interesting twist, the white mouse is an outcast because of his coat, an because he was treated like a pet by humans. "you let them hold you?????". He learns how to ignore the criticism and use his intelligence to save the day and get the girl. Happy ending :-)

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

set in Australia. mother mouse is killed in a trap

[Yunisa]

A simple book that children have to read