In "The Mouse Butcher" by Dick King-Smith, young mice set out on a daring adventure as they seek to reclaim their community from an unexpected foe. When the wise yet timid mouse, named Desmond, discovers that a new predator threatens their peaceful existence, he must summon his courage to rally the other mice. Together, they devise clever plans and showcase teamwork to protect their home. Filled with charm and humor, the story explores themes of bravery, friendship, and resourcefulness against adversity, highlighting the importance of standing up for what is right, even when the odds seem stacked against them. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Puffin .

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 1983 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Wendy Smith was born and brought up in south-west London. After studying Graphic Design at Hornsey College of Art, she trained as an illustrator at the RCA. She pursued a career in advertising, before beginning to illustrate children's books - a career she has pursued for the past twenty-five years. She also teaches illustration, part-time, at Brighton University. Authors featuring on this anthology include Margaret Mahy, Allan Ahlberg, Dick King-Smith, Adele Geras, Michael Rosen, Linda Allen and Vivian French