Hermelin the Detective Mouse

Hermelin the Detective Mouse

Ratatouille  meets Sherlock Holmes in this heartwarming story of mystery and adventure, acceptance and friendship, by the acclaimed creator of Traction Man and Toys in Space.   Hermelin is a special little mouse. He was born in a box of cheese and lives in an attic at 33 Offley Street. He can read books and type notes on his typewriter. Most importantly, Hermelin can solve mysteries. And the people of Offley Street are in need of a detective!   Again and again, Hermelin is on the case—the anonymous hero. But when his neighbors invite him to a thank-you party in his honor and find out who Hermelin really is—a MOUSE!— will he still be welcome on Offley Street? Booklist starred review, May 1, 2014 “An absorbing picture book with a small but worthy hero.” The Horn Book starred review, July/August 2014 “Every page holds treats and surprises in this tribute to neighborhood life, good deeds, and journalism.” Kirkus Reviews starred review, June 1, 2014 “Grey brings her hilarious, cartoonish-yet-artful Traction Man sensibilities to this winsome story of the importance of transcending stereotypes, especially when it comes to mouse detectives.” From the Hardcover edition. MINI GREY is the creator of the Boston Globe-Horn Book award-winning picture book Traction Man Is Here! as well as Traction Man Meets TurboDog and Traction Man and the Beach Odyssey . Collectively, the three Traction Man books have received 15 starred reviews. Her brilliant, quirky humor can also be seen in Toys in Space , Three by the Sea , The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon , and Ginger Bear .