What happens when a little mouse named Clarice, who's only known life on a ship, gets wrapped up in a mutiny? CLARICE THE BRAVE by Lisa McMann weaves an adventurous tale about mice and cats and their struggle to survive the treacherous actions of humans.
Clarice was born on a ship. Life hasn't always been easy. She lost her mother and her sister, but not before she learned some valuable lessons she knows will serve her well. Now it is just her and her brother Charles Sebastian. They manage to find food and water despite the onboard cats and chickens that present constant dangers.
One day some of the humans on the ship stage a mutiny against the captain. In mere moments Clarice is being thrown off the ship into a small boat along with the captain, some of his loyal crew, and a cat named Special Lady. As the small boat drifts away from the ship, Clarice realizes that her brother is still on the larger vessel. He is not the most resourceful mouse, leaving Clarice to fear the worst.
Clarice uses her cleverness to stay hidden from the humans while at the same time befriending the cat. She never imagined that her survival would depend on making friends with one of her worst enemies, but Clarice finds life is full of surprises.
Back on the ship Charles Sebastian faces his own challenges. Learning quickly becomes his only chance for survival. Both mice wonder if they will ever be reunited or sail off in different directions to lives of their own.
Author Lisa McMann deftly handles the connections between the human and animal world with unexpected friendships and acts of courage that will have readers glued to the pages of this wild adventure. The narration alternates between Clarice and Charles Sebastian so readers are kept on the edges of their seats as the battle to survive unfolds. Perfect for middle grade classrooms and libraries everywhere.
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