Mahalia Mouse and her family live underneath Dunster House, an old
Harvard dormitory. Foraging for food for her younger brothers and
sisters, Mahalia gets trapped in a backpack and then finds herself
inside a classroom far from home. Mahalia, intrigued by the lecture,
starts attending classes and soon becomes a full-time student -- all the
while wondering about the fate of her family. But when graduation day
finally arrives, Mahalia has a wonderful surprise waiting for her.
Written as part of his keynote address at Harvard's commencement, this
latest book from John Lithgow (class of '67) incorporates his trademark
witty rhymes and includes a CD of him reading the text at the
commencement. Mahalia's story has an inspiring message for graduates or
anyone whose success is worthy of celebration.