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Hermelin the Detective Mouse Hardcover – August 5, 2014

by Mini Grey (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 115 ratings
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Ratatouille meets Sherlock Holmes in this heartwarming story of mystery and adventure, acceptance and friendship, by the acclaimed creator of Traction 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 Hermelin really is—a MOUSE!—will he still be welcome on Offley Street?
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Dimensions
    9.87 x 0.4 x 11.15 inches
  6. Publisher
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    August 5, 2014
  8. ISBN-10
    0385754337
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0385754330
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K-Gr 2—A wee white mouse has reading and typing skills that allow him to locate and return a series of missing objects on Offley Street. Hermelin (named for the cheese box in which he arrived), secretly leaves notes for the human residents, divulging locations of their misplaced treasures. When his message saves Baby McMumbo from the garbage truck, the residents throw a party in honor of their unknown benefactor. Then his identity is revealed, and their screaming departure banishes him to pest status. Luckily, young detective Emily admires his skills and offers him a partnership. This tale is rich in detail and plot. The cartoon drawings burst with witty features such as Hermelin's backpack. The hero's savvy and sweetness, along with Emily's pioneering, would make for fun sequels.—Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA

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*Starred Review* This winning picture book opens with a scene of a tiny community of attached houses on Offley Street, where the residents and their pets are engaged in all sorts of activities simultaneously. Next, the narrator introduces himself. Hermelin, a charming white mouse, lives in an attic and enjoys typing messages on an upright typewriter. After reading on a notice board that his neighbors have lost a number of items, he quickly solves each case and also saves a baby from an untimely end. The residents gather to thank their unknown benefactor, but when the mouse appears, panic ensues. Downcast, Hermelin prepares to leave Offley Street, but a friendly neighbor offers him a better option. In both the precisely written text and the richly detailed mixed-media illustrations, this title offers a treasure trove of narratives, large and small. The colorful artwork is full of drama and inventive details, and while the double-page spreads are sometimes crowded, they are also dynamic, well structured, and satisfying. Some children will enjoy the challenge of solving the mini-mysteries using clues found in the illustrations, while others will be content to follow the adventures of the amiable mouse as his tale unfolds. An absorbing picture book with a small but worthy hero. Preschool-Grade 3. --Carolyn Phelan

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Books for Young Readers (August 5, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0385754337
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385754330
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.87 x 0.4 x 11.15 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 115 ratings

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Mini Grey

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Born in a mini car in a car park in South Wales, Mini worked as a theatre designer, then a primary school teacher, before studying for an MA in sequential design at Brighton University. Since then she has been mostly making children’s picture books, some of which have won awards.

Recent books by Mini include The Last Wolf and The Bad Bunnies’ Magic Show. 2020 saw the publication of Money-Go-Round written by Roger McGough and illustrated by Mini, and The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice, a volume of poems and pictures by AF Harrold and Mini. Published in May 2022 is Mini’s new book, The Greatest Show on Earth, the 4.6 billion year story of life on our planet, told by Rod the Roach and his troupe of insects.

Mini lives in Oxford UK with her partner Tony and son Herbie. She likes running along the river and down corridors, and playing with her food.

Mini’s Sketch-Blog: http://minigrey-blog.com

Twitter: @Bonzetta1

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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This book draws you in with all the little extra illustrations and the dilemmas behind the people of Offley street! Brought to you by a clever little detective mouse. The end leaves you hanging I will say! Have had this book since 2013. My kids keep it on the shelf for endless reading. I am sad that the Author hasn’t continued the story.
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AvidReader
5.0 out of 5 stars Witty and beautifully illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2015
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Hermelin the Detective Mouse is wonderful. The story itself is sweet and enjoyable. But the illustrations are what really make the book a success. The detail is exquisite--down to the discarded candy wrappers, witty box labels, and book covers lying around on each page. This book is suitable for young children but my wife and I also enjoyed it too. We can't wait to see if there are more.
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Keisha Locy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift idea
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2016
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After picking this book up at the library for my 7-year-old son I could barely convince him to return it to the library when it was due. After I finally pried it out of his hands I ended up ordering this for him for Christmas. It's been read nearly every single day since then. This is a wonderful story about a small mouse named Hermelin who becomes a detective in the apartment building he lives in. It has a great story line and lots of hidden features in the images that my son excitedly points out every time he sees them. Definitely worth the read and would make a great gift for a child who has intermediate reading skills.
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Ethyl
5.0 out of 5 stars Mouse detective types
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2018
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Mouse detective leaves typed answers for humans. Touching story about friendship.
Fun illustrations.
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Carrie
5.0 out of 5 stars Clever book
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2015
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This is clever and cute! Great for kids and parents alike!!
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Miss L.
5.0 out of 5 stars My great granddaughter checked this book out from the library and ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2015
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My great granddaughter checked this book out from the library and after reading it to her, she wanted her own copy.
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A. Wickstrom
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2016
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Great book! Lots of fun.
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Liz T.
5.0 out of 5 stars A gem!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
This book draws you in with all the little extra illustrations and the dilemmas behind the people of Offley street! Brought to you by a clever little detective mouse. The end leaves you hanging I will say! Have had this book since 2013. My kids keep it on the shelf for endless reading. I am sad that the Author hasn’t continued the story.
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Liz T.
5.0 out of 5 stars A gem!
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
This book draws you in with all the little extra illustrations and the dilemmas behind the people of Offley street! Brought to you by a clever little detective mouse. The end leaves you hanging I will say! Have had this book since 2013. My kids keep it on the shelf for endless reading. I am sad that the Author hasn’t continued the story.
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Kdvande
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2015
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Love Mini Grey but did not love this book. Too much depended on the illustrations and I wanted it to introduce mysteries to third graders and it did not meet that purpose.
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Hombre Perplejo
5.0 out of 5 stars Una preciositat
Reviewed in Spain on May 20, 2022
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Una meravella de il·lustracions; sobre tot les màquines d'escriure.
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seema v.
1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it ....
Reviewed in India on August 1, 2017
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It is very expensive ... not worth to buy.. retail price is 250 r/s and I bought in 468 rs..even in 250 r/s not worth to pay for such a book
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Jess Driscoll
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for KS1 teachers!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2017
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Absoloutely gorgeous book! Used for my year 2 class as a stimulus text and they thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. They loved the illustrations and really got behind Hermelin throughout his adventure. I "received a letter" from Hermelin to say our school achievment book was missing and he needed our help and they were amazing. They were looking for clues and writing to him and even looking for him on the playground! Throughly enjoyable for all :)P
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Nathalie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book !
Reviewed in Italy on May 25, 2016
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This is really a beautiful, lovely, witty book with great drawings and a delightful story ! Both my son and daughter, 8 years old twins, love it !
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Cross Mummy
5.0 out of 5 stars ... has all the traditional English charm we know and love. A clever little mouse helps solves the street's ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2015
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This has all the traditional English charm we know and love.
A clever little mouse helps solves the street's mysteries, when he is asked to come forward it is discovered that he is a mouse, and thus very undesirable. Self realisation hits hard but never fear his potential is spotted by another would be detective and he lives happily ever after.
Bought for a fur year old and reread a good few times
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