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

About the Book

From the award-winning creator of "Lindbergh: The Tale of a Flying Mouse" comes his next Mouse adventure. When two unlikely friends build a vessel capable of taking them to the bottom of the ocean find a missing treasure, the truth turns out to be far more amazing. Full color.

Book Synopsis

2019 Batchelder Honor Award

2019 ALA Notable Children's Book

Award-winning illustrator Torben Kuhlmann's stunning new book transports readers to new depths where imagination lights the way!

A long time ago, one mouse learned to fly, another landed on the moon...what will happen in the next Mouse adventure?

From the creator of Lindbergh--The Tale of a Flying Mouse and Armstrong, comes Edison--The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure.

When two unlikely friends build a vessel capable of taking them to the bottom of the ocean find a missing treasure--the truth turns out to be far more amazing.

Review Quotes

*Starred Review. Edison is a beautiful and inspiring tale about two tiny creatures who refuse to belittle themselves by accepting the limits of "Never!" and who are awarded with history-shaping truth for their efforts. --Michelle Anne Schingler "Foreword Reviews"

*Starred Review. Kuhlmann has created another science-based adventure full of delightful details. --Heidi Grange "School Library Journal"

As in Kuhlmann's Armstrong (2016) and Lindbergh (2014), the journey turns out to be at least as rewarding as the prize. -- "Kirkus Reviews"

Recommend this engrossing mix of STEM and animal adventure to kids fascinated by engineering or invention.--Sarah Hunter "Booklist"

Praise for Armstrong

"One Small Step for a Mouse' indeed."- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

"This beautifully illustrated story is a feast for mind and eyes and a strong selection to complement STEAM curricula."--School Library Journal, Starred Review

Praise for Lindbergh--The Tale of a Flying Mouse

"Lindbergh is a splendid debut."--The New York Times Sunday Book Review

"Perhaps the most visually stunning book of the year."--The Huffington Post

Voted One of the Ten Best Indie Picture Books of 2014 by Foreword Magazine

USBBY Outstanding International Book

Praise for Moletown

"Thought-provoking and unique."--School Library Journal, Starred Review

"A poignant picture book with an unmistakable message and gorgeous, mesmerizing artwork."--Booklist, Starred Review

About the Author

Torben Kuhlmann studied illustration and communications design at the Hamburg University of Applied Science, with book illustration as his main subject. In June 2012 he finished his studies by writing and illustrating the children's book Lindbergh--The Tale of a Flying Mouse. This was his first picture book, and within a very short time it became a best seller. It has now been translated into more than thirty languages. Further mouse adventures followed with Armstrong (2016), Edison (2018), and Einstein (2021), all of which have achieved cult status.