Tucker's Countryside
by George Selden

Here's another of several stories about Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat, beginning with The Cricket in Times Square. In this one, the odd pair goes to visit Chester Cricket in Connecticut. It's not just a social visit; it's an emergency. Chester needs their help foiling a plan to turn his meadow into an apartment complex, and only the animals and a handful of children seem to care.

With lots of warmth, comedy, and a little hair-raising drama (including a flood that almost sweeps Tucker and Chester away) the story finally climaxes with a brilliant ploy to stop the bulldozers. It's hard not to like these characters, and this is a decent story. Well recommended.

Robbie Fischer
Arizona USA

Recommended Age: 8+

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