Synopses & Reviews
A field mouses place is in the field—or so say Rollies father, his grandfather, and everyone he has ever known.
But Rollie wants something more. So one day, he sets off down the path toward the Kingdom of Muddmoor, not knowing what hell find. In the adventures that follow, Rollie encounters many strange and wonderful things, from a talking fish and floating cows to the official Wizard of Muddmoor. But it turns out that what the kingdom needs most may just be the skills of one small field mouse.
Dean Morrisseys lush paintings and magical story bring Rollie to life as the tiny hero who, with a little courage, makes a huge difference.
About the Author
Dean Morrissey has made up stories to go with his work ever since he first began to paint. Eventually he began writing and illustrating childrens books. The highly successful
Ship of Dreams, a
New York Times Best Illustrated Book, was published in 1990, followed by
The Great Kettles, which won a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. His other books include
The Christmas Ship,
The Moon Robber,
The Monster Trap, and
The Crimson Comet. Dean Morrissey lives on the south shore of Massachusetts with his wife and son, surrounded by many of the amazing contraptions that are found in his paintings.
Dean Morrissey has made up stories to go with his work ever since he first began to paint. Eventually he began writing and illustrating childrens books. The highly successful Ship of Dreams, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, was published in 1990, followed by The Great Kettles, which won a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. His other books include The Christmas Ship, The Moon Robber, The Monster Trap, and The Crimson Comet. Dean Morrissey lives on the south shore of Massachusetts with his wife and son, surrounded by many of the amazing contraptions that are found in his paintings.
Stephen Krensky is the author of over seventy books for children, including How Santa Lost His Job, an ALA Notable Book. He has previously collaborated with Dean Morrissey on The Monster Trap and The Crimson Comet. Stephen Krensky lives in Lexington, Massachusetts, with his wife, Joan, and their two children.