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Journey Beyond the Burrow Kindle Edition

by Rina Heisel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 66 ratings
Editors' pick Best Books Ages 9-12
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A mouse embarks on a dangerous journey to save his baby brother from a sinister evil in this exciting middle grade adventure.

There are rules every mouse must follow if they’re to survive in the forest.

Tobin knows these guidelines by heart. After all, with one younger sibling, another on the way, and a best friend with a penchant for troublemaking, he needs to be prepared for anything.

But one stormy night, Tobin’s safe burrow is invaded by monstrous arachnids, and his baby brother is stolen away. To save him, Tobin will have to do something he’s never done before: break the rules.

Praise for Journey Beyond the Burrow

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

“Heisel's mice quest leaps beyond tired animal stories with rich plot spins and compelling characters that will entice tweens and teach them about life's journeys.” —School Library Journal
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  1. Reading age
    1 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    276 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 6
  5. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  6. Publication date
    July 13, 2021
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. ISBN-10
    9780063016057
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0063016033
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4–8—Like all households, the Great Burrow where Tobin and his family reside has rules; important and perhaps life-preserving rules for a young mouse. But when Tobin, his sister, and his best friend Wiley leave the burrow to save his baby sibling, extenuating circumstances force sweeping rule changes. The newborn, abducted by massive Arakni spiders, faces certain death and time is of the essence. The valiant yet naive trio befriend unlikely comrades in their journey. From partnering with snake royalty to losing his tail and bearing responsibility for his crew, Tobin is forced to make decisions that will ultimately affect the lives of those he loves. The success of his squad rests heavily on his tiny, furry shoulders. Heisel's sweet tale scurries through a perilous escapade whose plot coils and squirms alongside its characters. Strong pacing, character development, and description intertwine to build fresh anticipation for the classic animal journey saga. The field-mouse perspective is consistent and engaging, simultaneously showcasing the threats and attributes of these small, nimble critters. Inner thoughts and description from a field mouse's eyes reveal the forest and its creatures from a novel perspective. Heisel lays out tidbits of information, leading readers to ponder solutions and potential paths throughout Tobin's journey. Compelled to know what happens next, tweens will gobble up the unpredictability and unexpected situations. Readers will identify with Tobin, whose evident vulnerability fails to diminish his growth as a leader and hero. VERDICT Heisel's mice quest leaps beyond tired animal stories with rich plot spins and compelling characters that will entice tweens and teach them about life's journeys.—Mary-Brook J. Townsend, The McGillis Sch., Salt Lake City

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"A heart-pounding, paw-thumping adventure featuring a tiny hero with a giant heart."

-- "Jan Eldredge, author of Evangeline of the Bayou"

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08L3MYRXV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (July 13, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 13, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 66 ratings

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Customers find the book an engaging adventure story with high stakes and drama. They appreciate the amazing, lovable characters and the heartwarming story. The book is described as a great read for young readers.

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Customers enjoy the adventure. They find it thrilling, with drama and heart. The book is described as a well-written young adult fantasy that has readers gasping and cheering for the characters. It's a joy to read and suitable for all ages.

"...This is an animal story with all the stakes and drama of an epic adventure, plus lots of heart and humor...." Read more

"This is a page-turning adventure reminiscent of Avi's Poppy series and the classic animal stories I loved as a child...." Read more

"...This is an epic animal adventure story with a ton of heart. Tobin, Talia, and Wiley will capture your young reader's hearts and imaginations." Read more

"Wonderful adventure and a joy to read. My grandson loved the characters...especially Hess. He can't wait to find out what happens next." Read more

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Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters amazing and the stakes high.

"...had me gasping, holding my breath, and cheering for these brave, lovable characters!" Read more

"...world create a rich and detailed setting and marvelous characters readers will love for generations." Read more

"Wonderful adventure and a joy to read. My grandson loved the characters...especially Hess. He can't wait to find out what happens next." Read more

"What a fantastic story! The characters are amazing, and the stakes are high and surprisingly believable...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the heartwarming adventure story with humor. They find the characters brave and lovable, and they fall in love with Tobin.

"...This story had me gasping, holding my breath, and cheering for these brave, lovable characters!" Read more

"...This is an epic animal adventure story with a ton of heart. Tobin, Talia, and Wiley will capture your young reader's hearts and imaginations." Read more

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  • Christyne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling Adventure!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2021
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    Who knew I could get so engrossed in a tale of three mice on a journey to rescue their little brother from a nest of bloodthirsty spiders (which, as described in this book, is truly the stuff of nightmares)? This is an animal story with all the stakes and drama of an epic adventure, plus lots of heart and humor. The main characters grapple with following the rules vs. doing what's right, trusting those they've been taught to fear, and breaking out of their comfort zone (literally going beyond the burrow). This story had me gasping, holding my breath, and cheering for these brave, lovable characters!
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  • MPFB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sure to become a classic
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022
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    This is a page-turning adventure reminiscent of Avi's Poppy series and the classic animal stories I loved as a child. The author's clever language and love of the natural world create a rich and detailed setting and marvelous characters readers will love for generations.
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  • Happy Momma
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best animal adventure story!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2021
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    My 6.5 year old is a rather precocious reader... even so, this is the thickest book she has attempted. It kept her attention all the way through!

    I personally listened to the audiobook to hear the story myself, and that was wonderful too.

    This is an epic animal adventure story with a ton of heart. Tobin, Talia, and Wiley will capture your young reader's hearts and imaginations.
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  • CH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read for all ages.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2022
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    Wonderful adventure and a joy to read. My grandson loved the characters...especially Hess. He can't wait to find out what happens next.
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  • swickman25
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written young adult fantasy - loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
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    Our entire family loved this book. It's readable for all ages, but geared toward middle grades. Such a great fantasy story!
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  • Jim Sibigtroth
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
    The characters really captured the characteristics of mice, snakes, spiders, owls etc. the story was fast paced with steady excitement and plenty of surprises to keep it interesting. The descriptions of the spider lair and behavior were pretty graphic and some readers might be a bit grossed-out by those scenes. The ending was very exciting and satisfying with great messages about friendship, loyalty, resourcefulness, and courage.
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  • James P. Sprecher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely little book.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2021
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    I got this book to read tomy little great grandkids and my 8 year old grandson. It is a lovely story and adventure and will become a nice heirloom book for the young ones as they learn and grow. Hope we see more children's books from this new author. Very well written.
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  • Sarah Floyd@kidlitsarahTwitter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting! Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2021
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    What a fantastic story! The characters are amazing, and the stakes are high and surprisingly believable. And the writing—junior weather scouts, Eldermice, and pinklings—instant and incredible world building.

    This story completely swept me away. I'm excited to see what this author writes next!
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