Journey Beyond the Burrow

Name: Journey Beyond the Burrow
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Rina Heisel
ISBN: 9780063016064

Author: Rina Heisel

Narrator: Gary Tiedemann

Unabridged: 6 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 07/13/2021

Categories: Children's Fiction, Action & Adventure Stories, Animal Stories

Synopsis

A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!With the adventure of Avi’s Poppy series and the heart of A Wolf Called Wander, this charming and exciting middle grade adventure follows one mouse’s journey to save his baby brother from a sinister evil.There are rules every mouse must follow if they’re to survive in the forest.Tobin knows these guidelines by heart. After all, with one younger sibling, another on the way, and a best friend with a penchant for trouble-making, he needs to be prepared for anything.But one stormy night, Tobin’s safe burrow is invaded by monstrous arachnids, and his baby brother stolen away. To save him, Tobin will have to do something he’s never done before: break the rules.Drawing inspiration from the author’s work as a natural science documentarian, Journey Beyond the Burrow is as alive as the forest floor, where nature is unpredictable, occasionally frightening, and inspirational all the same. Includes a black-and-white illustrated front piece.

About Rina Heisel

Rina Heisel has written the scripts for many natural science-themed documentaries and magazine segments, a few of which have links on her website, rinaheisel.com. She is also a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. After eleven years producing educational television programs for South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Rina found she especially enjoyed writing segments centering on natural sciences. She found lots of inspiration in the animals she filmed, feeling as if she was getting a sneak peek into their secret worlds.

Reviews

Goodreads review by MK ( MaKayla) on June 20, 2021

This was so cute ! Journey Beyond the Burrow , is the 'tail' of three mice who must journey to save thier sister from the clutches of the spiders who have terrorized the animals on both sides of the river . Along the way they make unlikely friendships , and find out that the world is so much larger......more

Goodreads review by Marlo on December 10, 2023

A heartwarming animal adventure that will leave readers craving more!......more

Goodreads review by Ben on February 12, 2021

This book surprised me! I thought it would be a cute little journey with some light action and lots of cuddly references. Now, don't get me wrong, it had lots of cute critters and descriptions like "a hare's leap away" that really brought us down into this tunneling, towering world of the mice. And......more

Goodreads review by Megan on April 15, 2022

This beauty is a page-turning adventure reminiscent of Avi's Poppy series and the classic animal stories I loved as a child. The author's clever language and love of the natural world create a rich and detailed setting and marvelous characters readers will love for generations.......more

Goodreads review by Irene on August 28, 2021

What a fantastic read. It was INTENSE! It's a big adventure from beginning to end, with unlikely friendships, constant danger, and a lot of bravery and problem solving required. Based on the ages of the mice, it reads on the younger end of middle-grade, maybe 8-10, but I would have loved this as soon......more