Karen M's Reviews > The Christmas Mouse

Another excellent seasonal ( in particular but I’d enjoy the nostalgia at any time of year) story. The characters and setting are so real that reading it is like watching a film and even the mouse has a part to play in fitting the pieces together to create a satisfying ending.
It was also good to be reminded of how difficult life was for many people in our not so distant past , it’s hard to imagine worrying about whether you can afford a small jar of cranberry sauce or a cyclamen for your mother… not to mention catching a bus home in the rain with many bags of shopping … while still making sure your two little daughters keep the magic of Christmas in their hearts.
As we own more material ‘things’ it seems we’re in danger of being further away from happiness because owning stuff isn’t as good as we think it is. A lesson which is learned / taught to one character thanks to the mouse.