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From Publishers Weekly
In this prequel to the Newbery Honor book The Cricket in Times Square, "the characters of these quintessential New Yorkers are as vibrant and joyful as they ever were," wrote PW. Ages 8-up.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From School Library Journal
Grade 1-4 A tiny New York City mouse longs for a name and a home, finds both, and makes a friend. This early history of Tucker Mouse and Harry Kitten, that well-loved couple from The Cricket in Times Square (Farrar, 1960) and other books, will attract new, younger readers in this attractive large format book. The story is not as compelling reading as the first books, but never mind. For example, Tucker and Harry become friends at Harry's encouragement in order not to make life worse for each other by fightingphilosophically admirable, but dramatically ineffective. However, in the end the two show their old moxie in an exciting confrontation with three tough rats. Dialogue, rather than action, is at the fore, which limits the book's movement. It's a little slow, but children should still enjoy the characters; the pictures in the familiar Williams style, beautifully inked and sharply contrasted against the milky-bright pages with wide margins and eye-easy type; and the humorous dust jacket. Anna Biagioni Hart, Sherwood Regional Library, Alexandria, Va.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 80 pages
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR); 1st ed edition (November 1, 1986)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0374328609
ISBN-13: 978-0374328603
Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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"At least I could have a name!" the tiny mouse said to himself. Read the first page

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Tucker Mouse, New York, Harry Cat, Times Square, Chollie Rat, Harry Kitten, Tenth Avenue, Empire State Building, Gramercy Park

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