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When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith's red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it. We read the kindle version and it is decorated with some really charming illustrations by illustrator Tracy Dockray, who has provided illustrations for many Beverly Cleary books.In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn. This book is about the friendship between a boy named Keith, who has a toy motorcycle, and a mouse named Ralph who learns to ride it.ĭespite the inn is infested with mice, they are all well-mannered and squeaky clean! Ralph’s adventures are sometimes scary and/or hair-raising, they are always hilarious and pull a good few chuckles! The friendship between man and mouse, bonded together by riding a motorcycle is surprisingly heartwarming. Our Review of The Mouse and the Motorcycle (Ralph Mouse Book 1) Cleary’s books have received more than 35 state awards based on the direct votes of her young readers. *All presented in recognition of her lasting contribution to children’s literature. Named a 2000 Library of Congress ‘Living Legend’*.American Library Association’s 1975 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award*.Children’s Book Council 1985 Everychild Award*.University of Southern Mississippi’s 1982 Silver Medallion*.Catholic Library Association’s 1980 Regina Medal Award.

National Book Award, Ramona and Her Mother.1982 Newbery Honor Book, Ramona Quimby, Age 8.

1978 Newbery Honor Book, Ramona and Her Father.

(About section quoted from the author’s website) This stems from her childhood reading days where she was unable to relate to a lot of characters in stories. Most of Cleary’s works are inspired from her childhood and from stories and experiences of those around her. Young Beverly learned to love books through her mother’s job as a librarian, although when she went to grammar school, she found herself in the low reading circle.ĭespite her struggles, she persevered and her teachers long suggested that Cleary follow a career in writing. Beverly Cleary has one of the most all-American success stories of humble authors.