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In 1887, the social-climbing Cranstons voyage from New York to London, where they hope to find a husband for their awkward older daughter, secretly accompanied by Helena and her mouse siblings, for whom the journey is both terrifying and wondrous.
Quick Summary
Imagine mice secretly traveling across the Atlantic Ocean in 1887, hiding in the luggage of a clueless high-society family who have no idea their stowaways are watching their every move. Helena and her mouse siblings face hair-raising close calls with the ship's cat, sneaky peeks at romantic drama among first-class passengers, and the constant worry of staying hidden while their human hosts frantically search for a husband for their awkward daughter. If You Want a Friend in Washington: Wacky, Wild & Wonderful Presidential Petsr kid loves the clever animal adventure of "Stuart Little" mixed with the historical mystery of "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler," they will be completely charmed by this tale. This book is perfect for kids ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 8.