Books like Mouse by Jeff Stone
ShaoSu, a small street urchin known as the "mouse," longs for a family in the streets of China. When he meets and befriends Hok and Ying, he believes his wish has come true. Little does he know, they are among the most wanted criminals in the country. As they travel, ShaoSu is pulled into their perilous adventures, thrust into a conflict that threatens not only their lives but the future of China itself. This penultimate book in Jeff Stone’s Five Ancestors series balances thrilling action with the challenges faced by an orphaned child striving for belonging.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jeff Stone
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