Once over the fence, Max joins a group of endangered mice to found a new colony in a deserted field where mice are safe from the evil urban alley cats. But life, especially for mice, being what it is, the little group finds no peace in their private Eden. So Max cleverly rigs up a balloon for an escape to Mars. He deals with a pompous senator who helps create the hot air for their sails, a scholar mouse, a church mouse, and a love interest. Max and his little band of explorers discover that Mars is even more dangerous than Earth. For mice, that is.
A science fiction book for young readers, Max the Mouse and the Secret of Mars delivers important messages about kindness, bravery, and the need to save the Earth through Maxs adventures.
Michael Cantwell, a graduate of Brown University, has conducted writing and drama workshops for chronically ill children and adults in a New York City public hospital. He has traveled extensively in Mexico and Guatemala, studying their histories and diverse cultures. Cantwell lives in New York. This is his ninth book.
Michael Cantwell, a graduate of Brown University, has conducted writing and drama workshops for chronically ill children and adults in a New York City public hospital. He has traveled extensively in Mexico and Guatemala, studying their histories and diverse cultures. Cantwell lives in New York. This is his ninth book.