
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.