I have mentioned how much I love animals, so of course, this book is a childhood favorite. Beverly Cleary is also one of my favorite children's authors. The Mouse and the Motorcycle is the story about a mouse named Ralph who lives in a knothole of a hotel. His big dream is to have a motorcycle. Many families come and go at the hotel, but one family comes that changes Ralph's life.
When a boy named Keith and his parents check in to the hotel, Ralph gets his first chance to check out a toy motorcycle. He has always dreamed about venturing beyond his home on the second floor, and maybe even outside. Curiosity overcomes him, and Ralph must have a go at Keith's toy motorcycle.
Soon, the headstrong mouse finds himself in a mess, when he almost gets sucked up in the maids vacuum, when all he wanted was to ride a motorcycle.
Lucky for him, the boy understands how it is. When Keith discovers Ralph in trouble and rescues him, he generously encourages the rodent to ride. He even teaches him the simple trick of starting the motorcycle: "You have to make a noise... pb-pb-b-b-b." Several sticky situations Ralph gets into require quick thinking and grownup-sized courage. Through it all he and Keith develop a wonderful friendship.
This is a heartwarming story of friendship and loyalty.
It has been quite a while since I have watched this movie. As old as it is, I'm sure the animation does not live up to today's standards. But, I can remember being so excited when I watched it. I just dreamed of having a mouse like Ralph living in my home.
It really brings back memories of watching the "ABC Weekend Specials."
This movie was followed by two other movies, Runaway Ralph and Ralph S. Mouse.
Maybe this would be a great movie to remake, just think of the animation!
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