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    The Mouse Steam Engine
    The Mouse Steam Engine
    The Mouse Steam Engine
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    The Mouse Steam Engine

    By Max Marshall

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    Children's Book in rhyming story for kids from 3 to 8 years. Tale in verse. 60 pages with text and colorful picture. Join Jade the mouse, a clever inventor with a heart of gold, in this enchanting children's fairy tale as she stumbles upon old drawings of a steam locomotive and embarks on an extraordinary adventure. Determined to bring her inventive creation to life, Jade constructs a tiny mouse-sized steam locomotive and lays tracks leading straight to the refrigerator in the Thomson family's house. With her loyal mouse friends by her side, Jade orchestrates daring food heists, whisking away delicious treats to share in their cozy burrow. Filled with whimsy, friendship, and a dash of mischief, this tale celebrates creativity, teamwork, and the joy of imaginative exploration.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMax Marshall
    Release dateMar 6, 2024
    ISBN9798224259700
    The Mouse Steam Engine
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    Max Marshall

    Max Marshall creates stories that transport readers to far-off lands, immersing them in rich cultures and inviting them to experience the full spectrum of human emotion. Nestled within the pages of countless masterpieces lies a writer whose name evokes thoughts of passion, creativity, and boundless imagination. With an elegant command of language and a deep understanding of the human soul, this writer creates characters whose triumphs and struggles resonate deeply with readers of all ages.

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      The Mouse Steam Engine - Max Marshall

      Description

      Join Jade the mouse, a clever inventor with a heart of gold, in this enchanting children's fairy tale as she stumbles upon old drawings of a steam locomotive and embarks on an extraordinary adventure. Determined to bring her inventive creation to life, Jade constructs a tiny mouse-sized steam locomotive and lays tracks leading straight to the refrigerator in the Thomson family's house. With her loyal mouse friends by her side, Jade orchestrates daring food heists, whisking away delicious treats to share in their cozy burrow. Filled with whimsy, friendship, and a dash of mischief, this tale celebrates creativity, teamwork, and the joy of imaginative exploration.

      About the Author

      ––––––––

      Max Marshall creates stories that transport readers to far-off lands, immersing them in rich cultures and inviting them to experience the full spectrum of human emotion.

      Nestled within the pages of countless masterpieces lies a writer whose name evokes thoughts of passion, creativity, and boundless

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