Millhouse

author: Natale Ghent

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.73

book published: 2014

rating: 4

read at: 2014/06/07

date added: 2014/06/07

shelves: children-s

review:

'Millhouse' is the kind of adorable kids book I loved when I was little. It reminds me of Charlotte's Web, the books of Dick King-Smith, and any number of talking animal books I read.



Millhouse, or Milly, is a hairless guinea pig living in a pet shop, that's seen better days, along with other animals. He's a bit of a wimp, but he also loves the theater. He was once owned by an actor, and Milly spends his nights reminiscing about those days and performing bits of theater, to the jeers of his nearby cagemates. A group of mice help him get out to the theater one night on an adventure that is almost fatal. When an accident happens in the pet store, can Milly summon up the courage to save the day? And will he ever be adopted by someone who appreciate who he is?



At first I didn't like wimpy Millhouse, but he grew on me. There are some memorable characters, like the swarms of baby mice and the aging rat. By the end, Millhouse had won me over, and that's the lesson of the book. We all are different, and each of us has the capability of being a hero.



It's a cute book, and one that would be great for about age 8, or to be read aloud to younger readers. There are illustrations throughout. I found it a delightful read.



I was given a review copy of this ebook by Random House of Canada Limited and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this charming book.





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