First published 2005
A creative little mouse has big dreams about ruling the entire world. She pictures herself wearing a crown and making important decisions for everyone. But reality brings smaller challenges. The most popular girl at school is throwing a slumber party, and our mouse protagonist desperately wants an invitation. She watches as other students get asked to join the sleepover. The mouse feels left out and uncertain about her place in the social world of school. She must figure out how to connect with her classmates while holding onto her grand ambitions. The story explores the gap between childhood fantasies of power and the real desire to belong and make friends.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
96 pages · Paperback · Harper Collins