Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse's mother did not realise what a perfect name she had given her offspring as he turned out to be the only mouse in the world who can sing beautifully. Delightful tale from the popular author of }Babe{ among others, which also contains an end-page appendix which introduces Mozart to young readers. }Mr Ape{ is also published this month in Doubleday hardcover. Readership level: 8 - 11 years Whoever heard of a singing mouse? But Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse (named after the beginning of a name found on a scrap of sheet music) has a truly wonderful voice - a voice that thrills old Mrs Honeybee. Soon Mouse is singing daily while the lonely old woman plays the piano. But then - disaster strikes! Can Wolf's voice save the day?
