What makes Isaiah so unique? First, his fur is as blue as the sky–which until recently was something he’d never seen but had read all about. That’s right–Isaiah can read and write. He can also talk to humans . . . if any of them are willing to listen!

After a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory, Isaiah is separated from his “mischief” (which is the word for a mouse family). He has to use his special skills to survive in the dangerous outdoors and hopefully find his missing family. But in a world of cruel cats, hungry owls, and terrified people, it’s hard for a young, lone mouse to make it alone. When he meets an equally unusual and lonely human girl named Hailey, the two soon learn that true friendship can transcend all barriers.

This story is adorable, and the illustrations make the story all the better. This is the story for anyone who enjoys the movie Mouse Hunt or the book Stuart Little.

I’ve always thought mice were interesting creatures. Every time I went to the pet store as a kid, I loved watching the little white mice run on their wheel. There would always be three or more mice trying to use the wheel at the same time. One mouse would always be facing the opposite direction as the others and would end up spinning around and around before being flung off. So cute. I like mice, but only when they’re inside a pet cage. They look so sweet and innocent. But if I saw one in the wild, I’d probably freak out. I don’t know where that mouse has been.

This week’s Weird but True Fact about Mice

Mice can have up to 105 babies a year.