Earhart - (Mouse Adventures) by Torben Kuhlmann (Hardcover)

About the Book

"The latest tale in award-winning author and illustrator Torben Kuhlmann's Mouse Adventures series takes flight with the courage and spirit of aviation pioneers. For the field mice, the boundary of the garden is the edge of the world. But one little field mouse is determined to discover the wide world beyond the burrow-even if she isn't supposed to fly. With her knack for engineering and help from an experienced mouse aviator, she defies the other field mice and sets off on a daring journey. Could it be that she inspired Amelia Earhart's pioneering aviation career? Amelia Earhart dreamed of becoming a pilot after she attended an airshow, and went on to defy gender barriers when she became the first female to fly non-stop across the Atlantic. Torben Kuhlmann's masterfully rendered illustrations and gripping story, inspired by Earhart, encourage young readers to pursue their passions-despite all obstacles"--

Book Synopsis

The latest tale in award-winning author and illustrator Torben Kuhlmann's Mouse Adventures series takes flight with the courage and spirit of aviation pioneers.

For the field mice, the boundary of the garden is the edge of the world. But one little field mouse is determined to discover the wide world beyond the burrow--even if she isn't supposed to fly. With her knack for engineering and help from an experienced mouse aviator, she defies the other field mice and sets off on a daring journey. Could it be that she inspired Amelia Earhart's pioneering aviation career?

Amelia Earhart dreamed of becoming a pilot after she attended an airshow, and went on to defy gender barriers when she became the first female to fly non-stop across the Atlantic. Torben Kuhlmann's masterfully rendered illustrations and gripping story, inspired by Earhart, encourage young readers to pursue their passions-despite all obstacles.

Includes nonfiction backmatter: a biography of Amelia Earhart, a description of her infamous flight and the myths around it, and a timeline of other successful flights around the world!

"Adventure is worthwhile in itself." -Amelia Earhart

Review Quotes

"If you know anything about the magnificent German author/illustrator Torben Kuhlmann, then you know that he has no parallel."--Betsy Bird "School Library Journal (Fuse #8)"

"This is a thrilling story, graced with exquisite lifelike artwork often seen bordered as if they were photos from an old newspaper story. The small mouse does indeed fly around the world, once stopping right next to an African lion! Her inspiration is Amelia Earhart."-- "Youth Services Book Review, starred review"

"Earhart is a delightful adventure novel whose inventive animal heroine aims to fly around the world."-- "Foreword Reviews, Starred review"

"Astonishingly lifelike depictions are packed with details and humor, and the creative combination of snapshots, full-page spreads, and various ephemera will rivet any young reader. Extensive end pages explore Earhart's legacy and other notable flights around the world. An enchanting adventure sure to inspire animal lovers and inventors to explore their own extraordinary worlds."-- "Booklist, starred review"

"This book is a fantastic read for anyone who loves history, animal stories, and gorgeous artwork... The story itself is rich and interesting, and the pictures add incredible depth... This book would be an excellent addition to any classroom or library."-- "Children's Literature"

"Budding makers with dreams of their own will take heart from the pink-eared engineer's declaration that 'even for the tiniest of creatures, nothing is impossible!' The art and the exploit both soar."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author

Torben Kuhlmann lives and works in Hamburg as a freelance children's author and illustrator. He studied illustration and communications design at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. He wrote and illustrated his first picture book, Lindbergh: the Tale of a Flying Mouse, in 2012 as his final thesis, and it was published in 2014 by NordSüd Verlag. It quickly became a bestseller and has been translated into more than 30 languages. Three more mouse adventures followed and were equally successful. In 2024, the tenth anniversary was celebrated by the publication of Earhart, the fifth book in the series. However, a few mouse-free books have also crept into the repertoire during the last ten years, including Moletown, The Clown Said No, and The Gray City.

David Henry Wilson, born in London, is a playwright, novelist, children's book author, and translator. His plays have been produced in many well-known theaters in Great Britain as well as abroad, and his children's books--especially the Jeremy James series--have been translated into many languages. His novel The Coachman Rat received critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. For many years he lectured at the universities of Bristol (England) and Konstanz (Germany), where he founded the university theater. His translations from French and German cover many subjects, ranging from literary theory, art, travel, and general culture to children's novels and picture books.