"It was a brave idea.
But was it a good idea?
It was not."
In an empty room sits a fishbowl, containing one small goldfish. A tiny mouse visitor wanders in and wonders about playing together. Readily agreeing to the invitation, the two find they have things in common to help pass the time. Until ... the shadows expose three frightening figures. Each shows an intense interest in the tiny fish.
The mouse distracts the three cats by playing a game of chase. Through a doorway, over the bed, up the curtains; there is no stopping them. Finally, the mouse heads for the pantry, hoping he has not made a big mistake. Cornered, it seems it might have been.
Luckily, the cats find something much tastier than one tiny mouse. They tear into their own bags of cat food, after which they fall into a deep sleep. Knowing that sleep won't last precipitates a daring rescue. With help from resident mice, a escape plan is devised and accomplished by putting the fish in a water-filled teacup, and carrying it through city streets to the nearby river. What ingenuity! What fine friends!
Nicolo Carozzi 'used graphite on paper with digital enhancing to create the illustrations for this book.' Each winning scene is realistic and quite remarkable.
Quietly told despite the suspense, this tale's minimal text resounds with perfectly timed action. Readers will be delighted with the happy ending.
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