The Mouse and the Motorcycle

In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal–winning 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 by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself.

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

What happens when a curious mouse gets the chance to ride a shiny, red toy motorcycle?
An Unlikely Friendship: Meet Ralph, a mouse with a taste for danger, and Keith, the boy who shares his toy motorcycle and becomes his first human friend.

High-Speed Adventure: Feel the wind in your whiskers! Ralph learns that making the sound "pb-pb-b-b-b" is the secret to starting the engine and speeding off down the hotel hallways.

A Secret World: From the safety of his mousehole, Ralph discovers a thrilling world of rowdy terriers, empty hallways perfect for racing, and the giant landscape of a hotel room.

A Timeless Classic: Perfect for summer reading or as a classroom read-aloud, this beloved story has sparked the imaginations of young readers for generations.