Our Review of The Mouse and the Motorcycle (Ralph Mouse Book 1) Cleary’s books have received more than 35 state awards based on the direct votes of her young readers.

*All presented in recognition of her lasting contribution to children’s literature.

Named a 2000 Library of Congress ‘Living Legend’*.

American Library Association’s 1975 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award*.

Children’s Book Council 1985 Everychild Award*.

University of Southern Mississippi’s 1982 Silver Medallion*.

Catholic Library Association’s 1980 Regina Medal Award.

National Book Award, Ramona and Her Mother.

1982 Newbery Honor Book, Ramona Quimby, Age 8.

1978 Newbery Honor Book, Ramona and Her Father.

(About section quoted from the author’s website) This stems from her childhood reading days where she was unable to relate to a lot of characters in stories. Most of Cleary’s works are inspired from her childhood and from stories and experiences of those around her. Young Beverly learned to love books through her mother’s job as a librarian, although when she went to grammar school, she found herself in the low reading circle.ĭespite her struggles, she persevered and her teachers long suggested that Cleary follow a career in writing. Mouse, all inspired by the author's hope to create appealing books for boys and girls-and by the sight of her son playing with toy cars.Beverly Cleary has one of the most all-American success stories of humble authors. This fun story is the first of a trilogy, along with Runaway Ralph and Ralph S. The Mouse and the Motorcycle is perfect for independent reading or for shared reading at home or in a classroom. This timeless classic now features a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself. Whether dodging a rowdy terrier or keeping his nosy cousins away from his new wheels, Ralph has a lot going on! And with a pal like Keith always looking out for him, there's nothing this little mouse can't handle. But with all this freedom (and speed!) come a lot of obstacles. So when Keith leaves the bike unattended in his room one day, Ralph makes his move. When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith's red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it. In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn.

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