The classic tale by award-winning author Marjorie Flack is back in
print for the first time in decades!
Walter is a lazy mouse. He is so lazy that he always misses school and
spends all his time in bed. He is so lazy that eventually his family
forgets about him and moves away...without him. Alone and scared, Walter
heads out into the world to search for his family. He travels through a
dark forest and soon meets a turtle and some frogs. Walter decides to
create a new home on Mouse Island. His froggy friends live nearby, and
Walter tries to teach them things. With his own island--and friends who
depend on him--Walter must learn to take care of himself. There is no
time to be lazy! But will Walter ever see his family again? First
published in 1937 and back in print for the first time in decades with
Marjorie Flack's own illustrations, this is a classic tale of adventure
and friendship, and the importance of perseverance. An introduction from
noted librarian Nancy Pearl is included.