In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medalwinning 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.

When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith’s red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it. So when Keith leaves the bike unattended in his room one day, Ralph makes his move. But with all this freedom (and speed!) come a lot of obstacles. 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.

This timeless classic now features a foreword written byNew York Timesbestselling author Kate DiCamillo, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself.

The Mouse and the Motorcycleis perfect for independent reading or for shared reading at home or in a classroom. This fun story is the first of a trilogy, along withRunaway RalphandRalph S. Mouse, all inspired by the author’s hope to create appealing books for boys and girlsand by the sight of her son playing with toy cars.