Douglas
Hardcover – Picture Book, September 10, 2019
Candlewick Press · Hardcover · September 10, 2019
In his follow-up to Lucy, Randy Cecil again tells a visually arresting tale in four acts — this time about a brave movie-theater mouse on a daring adventure.
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- Who it’s for
- A plucky mouse’s rooftop adventure brings chase-scene energy to a tender story of friendship.
- Themes
- Courage, Friendship
- Pacing
- Fast
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In his follow-up to Lucy, Randy Cecil again tells a visually arresting tale in four acts — this time about a brave movie-theater mouse on a daring adventure. When Iris Espinosa goes to the cinema, she doesn’t expect to meet a small mouse. And she certainly doesn’t expect that mouse to stow away in her sweater pocket. At home, Iris is delighted by the mouse’s daring, which reminds her of the actor Douglas Fairbanks.
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And so begin the adventures of a sweet, plucky mouse named Douglas, who must overcome obstacles aplenty, from hungry cats to broom-wielding humans, as she journeys across the tall rooftops of Bloomville to return to her movie-theater home. Full of high-stakes chases, clever escapes, and valiant rescues, Randy Cecil’s story is a cinematic and meticulously crafted celebration of courage and friendship.
Small, Cinematic Courage
A plucky mouse’s rooftop adventure brings chase-scene energy to a tender story of friendship.
Come here for
- A brave little mouse with the spirit of a movie adventurer
- Clever escapes, high-stakes chases, and valiant rescues
Expect
- A visually arresting tale told in four acts
- A lively celebration of courage and friendship
Where it sits
| Small Pets | 98% |
|---|---|
| Friendship | 83% |
| Action & Adventure | 66% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action & Adventure
- Small Pets
- City & Town Life
- Authors
- Randy Cecil
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- September 10, 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Courage · Friendship
- Reading lane
- Action & Adventure