Meet Tommy Twitchnose, who lives with his wife and two children in a
cosy little house under the floorboards in a converted barnhouse. Tommy
and his family have a happy life, foraging for scraps of food and doing
up their home with bits and pieces dropped by the humans who live above
them.
But then, one day, their peaceful life is rudely interrupted. A large
family of town mice suddenly appears on their doorstep, led by a daring
and determined mouse called Danny, who announces that they're moving
in...
The adventures that follow will charm, amuse and amaze all who read
them - children and grown-ups alike!
Contents
1. The surprise visitors
Tommy Twitchnose and his family receive an unwelcome surprise when some
unexpected visitors arrrive, led by the daring Danny Dockmouse (Tommy's
long-forgotten cousin), who has led his large family all the way from
London to seek a better life in the country.
2. A happy Harvest Festival
Tommy and his family join the church mice, who live nearby, to celebrate
the Harvest Festival. The joyful service is conducted by a mouse by the
name of the Reverend Albert Pew, who leads them in singing some funny
animal versions of well-known harvest songs, and tells them about his
new plan to make sure the church mice (who are very poor) will have
enough food to last them another year.
3. Fun and games at a party
All the mice are invited to the annual garden party held in the grounds
of the stately home of Lord Whiskers of Whiskerton. They travel there on
the Moles' Underground Express and when they arrive are amazed by a
series of daring circus acts performed by a group of acrobatic frogs,
two squirrels and the brave contestants in the annual Grand
International Vole Swimming Race.
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4. A visit to the Houses of Parliament**
Lord Whiskers is an honourable member of the House of Mice, which has
its premises under the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. He invites
his new friends Tommy and Danny to join him on one of his visits, but
trouble follows when Danny decides to explore the House upstairs and
ends up trapped in a Big Red Box used by the Prime Minister.
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5. The Small Animal Rescue Service**
The Reverend Albert Pew asks Tommy to take charge of a new venture
called the Small Animal Rescue Service, which is designed to transport
sick animals quickly to the Small Animal Hospital. It is the day of the
parish picnic at the seaside, and Tommy flies there on the back of a
friendly seagull; but before they get there they notice an animal in
distress on the rocks below, and swoop down to the rescue.
6. The very naughty squirrel
Tommy's wife, Tiggy, helps to run the new village shop, but is alarmed
when she discovers that someone is helping themselves to things without
paying. PC Charles Catchem takes charge of the operation to find out
who's behind crime, and with the help of Barney the Barn Owl he devises
a clever trap to catch the thief red-handed.
