About This Book
Lois Lowry's "Bless This Mouse" introduces readers to Hildegarde, the resourceful Mouse Mistress of a thriving colony living within the walls of a church. When threats like a determined exterminator and the chaotic annual Blessing of the Animals loom, Hildegarde must rally her community and employ all her ingenuity to ensure their survival. This middle-grade novel explores themes of leadership, community, bravery, and the right to exist, all from the unique perspective of a hidden world. It's an engaging read for children aged 8-12, offering gentle suspense and a heartwarming portrayal of resilience.
Mouse Mistress Hildegarde musters all her ingenuity to keep a large colony of church mice safe from the exterminator and to see that they make it through the dangerous Blessing of the Animals.
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How does Hildegarde show bravery and leadership throughout the story?
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What are some ways the mouse colony works together to solve problems?
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How do the mice feel about the humans in the church? Do you think the humans know about the mice?
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What does the "Blessing of the Animals" mean to the humans, and how is it different for the mice?
5
If you were a mouse in Hildegarde's colony, what job would you want to have?
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