What if mice were as intelligent as humans, and had computers? That’s the premise behind the Mousenet books, for ages 8 and up.
Mousenet (5/5 stars, currently priced at $6.83)
When ten-year-old Megan helps her uncle invent the Thumbtop, the world’s smallest computer, mice are overjoyed, and they want one for every mouse hole.
The Big Cheese, leader of the Mouse Nation, has orders: follow that girl-even if it means high-tailing it to Megan’s new home on the other side of the country. While Megan struggles as the new girl, the mice watch, waiting for their chance. But when they tell Megan the biggest secret in the history of the world—mice have evolved, and they need her help—she isn’t sure anyone will believe her.
With all of Mouse Nation behind her, Megan could become the most powerful girl alive, but just how will she create a Thumptop for every mouse? Brought to life with whimsical illustrations, Prudence Breitrose’s debut novel is full of charm and adventure and will captivate today’s computer-savvy middle-graders.
Mousemobile (5/5 stars, currently priced at $9.99)
Life is good for the four humans in Cleveland who know that mice have evolved into possibly the smartest species on earth.
Eleven-year-old Megan and her cousin Joey have great summer jobs at the mouse-powered factory that makes Thumbtops—the tiny computers mice use to spread the word about climate change. But suddenly, the Big Cheese, leader of the Mouse Nation, needs their help. There’s trouble at his Headquarters in California.
The four humans rush to the rescue, only to find themselves on a crazy road-trip—with way too many mice. Their journey takes them clear across the country, always just one step ahead of the mysterious enemy.
Will the humans save the Mouse Nation, so mice can continue their fight for the health of the planet? Get ready for the exhilarating sequel to Mousenet! This updated take on the classic mouse tale is charmingly illustrated and filled with friendship, humor and heart.