Hermelin the Detective Mouse

Ratatouille meets Sherlock Holmes in this heartwarming story of mystery and adventure, acceptance and friendship, by the acclaimed creator ofTraction Man and Toys in Space.

Hermelin is a special little mouse. He was born in a box of cheese and lives in an attic at 33 Offley Street. He can read books and type notes on his typewriter. Most importantly, Hermelin can solve mysteries. And the people of Offley Street are in need of a detective!

Again and again, Hermelin is on the case—the anonymous hero. But when his neighbors invite him to a thank-you party in his honor and find out who Hermelinreally is—a MOUSE!—will he still be welcome on Offley Street?

MINI GREY is the creator of the Boston Globe-Horn Book award-winning picture bookTraction Man Is Here! as well as Traction Man Meets TurboDog and Traction Man and the Beach Odyssey. Collectively, the three Traction Man books have received 15 starred reviews. Her brilliant, quirky humor can also be seen inToys in Space, Three by the Sea, The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon, and Ginger Bear.