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Mouse, a twelve‑year‑old student, finds himself under threat when the toughest boy at his school declares an intent to kill him. With no reliable support from classmates, Mouse must confront the danger on his own, navigating the challenges of bullying, friendship, and adolescence in a city school setting.
First publish date: October 1988
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Betsy Cromer Byars
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