Douglas

Randy Cecil's "Douglas" is a charming chapter book that follows a courageous movie-theater mouse on an epic journey. After accidentally being carried home by a girl named Iris, the mouse, whom Iris names Douglas after the daring actor Douglas Fairbanks, must navigate the perilous city rooftops to return to her beloved cinema. Along the way, Douglas faces hungry cats and broom-wielding humans, showcasing incredible bravery and ingenuity. This story is perfect for children aged 4-11, offering a blend of adventure, heartwarming friendship, and themes of resilience. It's a visually engaging read that will delight young readers and encourage discussions about courage and belonging.

In his follow-up to Lucy, Randy Cecil again tells a visually arresting tale in four acts — this time about a brave movie-theater mouse on a daring adventure. When Iris Espinosa goes to the cinema, she doesn’t expect to meet a small mouse. And she certainly doesn’t expect that mouse to stow away in her sweater pocket. At home, Iris is delighted by the mouse’s daring, which reminds her of the actor Douglas Fairbanks. And so begin the adventures of a sweet, plucky mouse named Douglas, who must overcome obstacles aplenty, from hungry cats to broom-wielding humans, as she journeys across the tall rooftops of Bloomville to return to her movie-theater home. Full of high-stakes chases, clever escapes, and valiant rescues, Randy Cecil’s story is a cinematic and meticulously crafted celebration of courage and friendship.