Books like Horace and Morris but Mostly Dolores by James Howe
Will Horace, Morris, and Dolores' friendship be the same if they're forced into different clubs? Joining the Mega-Mice and Cheese Puffs for the first time, the trio must find a way to save the day from the villains, Rodents of Aln, and their evil wizard, Mr. J. What will happen next?
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: James Howe
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