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Orris and Timble: The Beginning (Orris and Timble series)

Kate DiCamillo

Illustrator: Carmen Mok

Ages: 6+

Published: 2024

Publisher: Candlewick Press

ISBN: 978-1-5362-2279-1

Keywords: Fantasy-Rats, Owls, Storytelling, Enemies, Friendship, Curiosity, Anthropomorphic Animals

Orris the rat hesitates to help Timble the owl, who is caught in a mousetrap. Will he regret freeing the bird of prey? Gentle mixed-media illustrations.