- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Collins (31 Dec 1974)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0064400565
- ISBN-13: 978-0064400565
- Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 0.9 x 19.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,036,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Endearing for young and old, full of wit and wisdom and amusement." --" H."
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This is the first children's book by the distinguished author, E. B. White. Stuart Little, the hero, is a mouse in the family of the Frederick C. Littles and is a pleasantly debonair little character, with a shy, engaging manner and a somewhat philosophical turn of mind. He is a great help around the house, and everybody except Snowbell the cat likes him a great deal. In spite of his small size, Stuart gets around a good bit in the world, riding a Fifth Avenue bus with some aplomb, racing (and winning in) a sailboat in Central Park, teaching school for a day, and so on. His size - just over two inches - does give him some trouble now and then, like the time he was rolled up in the window shade, or when he got dumped in to a garbage scow. But on the whole his life is a happy one. His great adventure comes when, at the age of seven, he sets out in the world to seek his dearest friends, Margalo, a beautiful little bird fern. It is on this search, after several amusing experiences, that we leave Stuart, going North in his little car, sure he is heading in the right direction.
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WHEN Mrs. Frederick C. Little's sec son arrived, everyday noticed that he was not much bigger than a mouse. Read the first page
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a funny and touching book which can be read on many levels - aloud to a very small child, or alone by an older child. It covers themes from adventure, courage and reliability, independence, and first love, to acceptance of differences, family crisis, and the importance of education. No child's bookshelf is complete without it.
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Format:Paperback
How terribly surprised the Little family must have been when their second child turned out to be a small mouse. Apparently familiar with the axiom that "when in New York City, anything can happen," the Littles accept young Stuart into their family unquestioningly--with the exception of Snow bell the cat who is unable to overcome his instinctive dislike for the little mouse. They build him a bed from a matchbox, and supply him with all of the needs a young mouse could need. Mrs. Little even fashions him a suit, because baby clothes would obviously be unsuitable for such a sophisticated mouse. In return, Stuart helps his tall family with errant Ping-Pong balls that roll outside of their reach. E. B. White takes Stuart on a hero's quest across the American countryside, introducing the mouse and the reader to a myriad of delightful characters. Little finds himself embroiled in one adventure after another from the excitement of racing sailboats to the unseen horrors of substitute teaching. This is a story of leaving home for the first time, of growing up, and ultimately of discovering oneself. At times, doesn't everyone feel like the sole mouse in a family and a world of extremely tall people? I enjoyed the bit when he meets Harriet who is also mouse-sized and he gets all ready to take her on a canoe trip when he loses the canoe! Stuart starts getting all upset and cries and Harriet cheers him up again. Children aged 9 - 12 would enjoy this book. I would rate this book 9.5/10 because it leaves me stuck at bits and I even fell asleep at one part!
To abruptly finished. :-(
To abruptly finished. :-(
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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It is probably fair to say that most young readers' first experience of 'Stuart Little' will be through the two films based loosely on this book. As such, they might expect a lively, funny, fast-paced plot with plenty of action and humor. However, 'Stuart Little' was first published in 1945, and styles of humor and standards of children's books have certainly altered over the years.
Stuart was created by E B White, co-author of that well-known writer's bible 'Strunk & White's Elements of Style' - so readers might rightly expect a flawlessly written tale. Perhaps it was back in 1945. However, good punctuation and grammar are all very well - but pacing and plot are basic requirements too. What you do get, by today's standards, is something flawlessly dull. The humor is wry, gentle, whimsical, and in its way quite charming, but to be perfectly honest, if it were offered to a publisher today, it would most likely be returned with a polite note of rejection.
Many in the USA view this as something of a classic, the American equivalent of 'Winnie the Pooh' - but this is wishful thinking. Whereas 'Pooh' continues to enchant countless new readers, Stuart is perhaps best sticking to his cinematic outings for the young. E B White also wrote Charlotte's web, though this has weathered the passing of time considerably better.
No doubt many older American readers who have fond childhood memories of this book will strongly disagree, but if you are planning on buying this book for a young UK reader, then you may fair better with something more contemporary. If you like tales about mice - why not check out 'Time Stops for No Mouse,' by Michael Hoeye - the first in the Hermux Tantamoq adventures
Stuart was created by E B White, co-author of that well-known writer's bible 'Strunk & White's Elements of Style' - so readers might rightly expect a flawlessly written tale. Perhaps it was back in 1945. However, good punctuation and grammar are all very well - but pacing and plot are basic requirements too. What you do get, by today's standards, is something flawlessly dull. The humor is wry, gentle, whimsical, and in its way quite charming, but to be perfectly honest, if it were offered to a publisher today, it would most likely be returned with a polite note of rejection.
Many in the USA view this as something of a classic, the American equivalent of 'Winnie the Pooh' - but this is wishful thinking. Whereas 'Pooh' continues to enchant countless new readers, Stuart is perhaps best sticking to his cinematic outings for the young. E B White also wrote Charlotte's web, though this has weathered the passing of time considerably better.
No doubt many older American readers who have fond childhood memories of this book will strongly disagree, but if you are planning on buying this book for a young UK reader, then you may fair better with something more contemporary. If you like tales about mice - why not check out 'Time Stops for No Mouse,' by Michael Hoeye - the first in the Hermux Tantamoq adventures
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Bitterly disappointing
We chose Stuart Little for my son's first 'proper' book. We've been reading every night following the story of Stuart who runs away from the loving family who adopted him to find... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. Pretorius
Childhood Book
Bought this book for myself because I enjoyed reading it so much when I was a child I and have read it to my little cousin and she loves it just as much as me.
Published 2 months ago by wezleyfranksparks
Dated and boring - though target 5yo didn't complain
This just didn't cut muster for me. Family has small boy/mouse; not-terribly-exciting adventures that happen to him, and the whole thing tails of badly at the end. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by thegoodbook
Well, the First Part is Fun
When Mrs. Fredrick C. Little gave birth to her second son, everyone was surprised when it was a mouse. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2008 by Mark Baker
Small mouse in big city
This was a bigger,longer and uncut book.Well,not uncut.But I would recomend this book to you if you like rodents.They are even coming out with a Stuart Little movie.
Published on 31 July 1999
Small mouse in a big city
A wonderful fairytale by E.B. White about a mouse named Stuart. Now Stuart is a talking mouse that lives exactly like a human but is a mouse. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 1999
This book was ok.
Stuart Little was an ok book almost all the book was good but the ending sucked!!!!! It would be alotttttttt better if there was a sequal!!!
Published on 12 Jun 1999
A fun filled book about a mouse's adventures in New York.
This book should be enjoyed by all ages. This hilariuos book about Staurt the mouse and his human parents. Watch as he helps his parents get the ring that goes the drain. Read more
Published on 27 May 1999
A fun filled book about a mouse's adventures in New York.
This book should be enjoyed by all ages. This hilariuos book about Staurt the mouse and his human parents. Watch as he helps his parents get the ring that goes the drain. Read more
Published on 27 May 1999
Perhaps this would have been a "masterpiece" if...
The beginning was good, the middle was good, but the ending? Blah...And I quote " He headed north, and somehow, he knew he was going in the right direction" What kind of... Read more
Published on 26 May 1999
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