The Mouse and the Christmas Cake by Anonymous
"The Mouse and the Christmas Cake" by Anonymous is a children’s story likely written in the late 19th century. This charming tale follows the delightful escapades of a mouse who discovers a grand Christmas cake and decides to make it her home. The narrative captures themes of curiosity and the innocent chaos which ensues during a festive gathering. In the story, a little mouse named Nib finds a beautiful Christmas cake adorned
with the image of Windsor Castle, which she perceives as a perfect fortress. As she gnaws her way into the cake to explore her new home, a group of children arrives, eager to enjoy the cake. When they hear unexpected noises coming from within, a humorous series of events unfolds, causing panic and laughter among the partygoers. Nib, frightened by the commotion, makes her escape, leading to a joyous conclusion as the children resume their festivities, leaving the little mouse to her cake-filled hideaway. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | The Mouse and the Christmas Cake |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Louise Hope |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christmas -- Juvenile poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27391 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 366 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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