![]() ![]() ![]() Mouse, Beverly Cleary first wrote The Mouse And The Motorcycle and. Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon, and until she was old. Mouse series consist of 3 classics books written by Beverly Cleary. 1965), HarperTrophy/HarperCollins, $5.95. Yes, this motorcycle was a good machine all right. An excellent story and interesting characters blend well with adorable black-and-white illustrations to make this book a winner. They will root for him as he schemes to find the missing motorcycle and put things right with Keith. Children will identify with his curiosity and sense of adventure. 7.99 Buy Now Other Formats Digital Audiobook Unabridged Audiobook CD Unabridged EPUB Hardcover Book Description In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medalwinning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn. ![]() ![]() Ralph is an endearing protagonist that will win his way into readers' hearts. A crisis ensues when Ralph's curiosity gets the better of him and he decides to take a spin during the day. Ralph can ride at night if he promises to leave the bike alone during the day when a mouse on a motorcycle would be likely to attract unwanted attention. Keith has a shiny mouse-sized motorcycle that Ralph is dying to ride. Ralph, a thrill seeking young mouse living in the Mountain View Inn, makes friends with Keith, the young boy who has just checked into room 215 with his parents. ![]()
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