The Song of the Winns: The Secret of the Ginger Mice by Frances Watts
Alistair, Alex, and Alice have always been an inseparable (though not necessarily harmonious) triplet of mice&hellipthat is until Alistair is kidnapped one summer's night. While Alistair tries to make heads or tails of falling from the sky onto another young ginger-coloured mouse named Tibby Rose (a most unusual incident on all accounts), Alex and Alice set off to find their missing brother. But in a world where spies abound and an elusive underground organization called FIG is only heard about in shushed bits and pieces, figuring out whom to trust is no small task for this intrepid trio. The key to the mystery seems to be within their grasp, but it only hints at another hair-raising adventure and creates more questions that seemed destined to remain unanswered. Full of warm, clean humour and whippet-quick wit, Frances Watts' new trilogy will effortlessly charm readers and adventurers alike. Chosen as a Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book 2011
Australian Bookseller & Publisher, 5 stars "..a real treat ... laced with plenty of adventure, wisdom and humour...This is a terrific read" Kirkus Reviews "These latest mouse heroes promise more ripping, gripping mystery and adventure." Publishers Weekly "...a winning adventure..." School Library Journal"Narrow escapes and plot twists abound, with almost every chapter ending in a nail-biting cliff-hanger. The suspenseful tone and accessible, polished writing will doubtless keep readers turning the pages. The conclusion is thoroughly satisfying, yet it is clear that many more obstacles face these mice before their story truly comes to an end. Fans of Brian Jacques's "Redwall" series (Philomel) as well as action and adventure aficionados will devour this book and eagerly await the next installment in the series."
Frances Watts is an Australian children's book author. She is the winner of the Children's Book Council of Australia's Eve Pownall Award for her book Parsley Rabbit's Book About Books. The Song of the Winns was published by HarperCollins Australia in September 2010. She lives in Sydney. You can visit her online at franceswatts.com. David Francis began his career as an exhibiting artist, and his works are held in many collections. He illustrated the CBC honour Book Ten Little Known Facts About Hippopotamuses and collaborated with author Margaret Wild to create the much-loved Morris the Reinbear. He lives in Sydney, Australia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780762444106 |
| ISBN 10 | 076244410X |
| Title | The Song of the Winns: The Secret of the Ginger Mice |
| Author | Frances Watts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Running Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2012-04-24 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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