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Marty Moose: First Class Mischief - by Claire Powell - 1 of 1

Marty Moose: First Class Mischief - by Claire Powell (Hardcover)

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  • "A roller coaster of a book loaded with mayhem, wordplay, burps and farts, and onomatopoeia that will keep readers tuned in and laughing out loud.
  • 6-9 Years
  • 7.2" x 5.4" Hardcover
  • 160 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Animals
  • Series Name: Marty Moose

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"A roller coaster of a book loaded with mayhem, wordplay, burps and farts, and onomatopoeia that will keep readers tuned in and laughing out loud." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Who knew delivering the mail could be so perilous? A silly, mischievous story of independence, self-confidence, bravery, and friendship.

Just because you're small doesn't mean you can't be brave.

That's the advice Great-Aunt Ada gives Marty Moose for his first day on the job as a mailmouse for the Little Ditch Post Office. With his mailbag in hand, Marty is ready to follow in her footsteps, but filling them proves difficult even with the help of a scrappy and energetic bunny named Nibbles. When a pair of pesky neighbors prevents him from delivering his last package, Marty and his new friend Nibbles must figure out together how to finish the job, even if that means breaking the rules. With lively, funny, and characterful illustrations and a charming narrative voice, this series first is just right for newly confident readers.



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[A] cozy chapter book series opener. . . .It's a roller coaster of a book loaded with mayhem, wordplay, burps and farts, and onomatopoeia that will keep readers tuned in and laughing out loud.
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Fans of Geronimo Stilton, The Bad Guys, and "Captain Underpants" will love this lovable and silly tale of a cheese-hating mouse's first day of work. Powell's ­illustrations match perfectly with the text; this would be a great addition to any library's early chapter book collection.
--School Library Journal

Powell's expressive and cartoonish line drawings also bring to life both Marty's own emotional roller coaster and the chaos his adventures unleash. Postal pranks and mailroom mischief make for a series starter worth writing home about.
--Kirkus Reviews

The splendidly eccentric story is populated with memorable characters and delightful descriptions, and Marty's slew of emphatic exclamations beg to be shouted aloud. . . . A wonderfully wacky tale of courage and camaraderie that really delivers.
--Booklist



About the Author



Claire Powell is a children's book maker, character designer, and illustrator. This is her authorial debut. Her collaborations with Beth Lincoln, Kes Gray, and Simon Farnaby were all bestsellers, and she has also illustrated books for Dermot O'Leary, Jeanne Willis, Peter Bently, and Michelle Robinson. Claire Powell lives in Derbyshire, England.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.2 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 6-9 Years
Number of Pages: 160
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Series Title: Marty Moose
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Theme: Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.
Format: Hardcover
Author: Claire Powell
Language: English
Street Date: February 10, 2026
TCIN: 1003405039
UPC: 9781536247800
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-9414
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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The First Day as a Mailmouse

Join Marty Moose’s adventures on his first day as a Mailmouse. Not only does he want to do a good job, he wants to live up to his legendary Great-Aunt Ada, a famous Mailmouse. The first day, he faces many challenges including when he meets Nibbles Frizzby who wants to be Marty’s friend, and tags along with him. Lots of things happen including Marty and Nibbles trying to find their way through a booby-trapped yard. The two toads who live there fight terribly until they decide Marty would taste delicious. That is when his new friend, Nibbles, comes in handy. Lots of mayhem goes on, including Marty discovering he had been pranked, and it was done by the last one he expected. Because of that, the end of the book has a big finish. Be warned, this story has a lot of toots–flatulence–involved which causes many children to laugh uncontrollably. This five-star book will be enjoyed by children aged six through nine-years-old who will find this book very funny. Thanks to Candlewick Press, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “Marty Moose,” by Clair Powell, for the purpose of review. Opinions are my own.
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