Time Stops for No Mouse facts for kids
2001 paperback edition
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| Author | Michael Hoeye |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Speak, a division of Penguin Putnam |
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Publication date
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1999 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 250 pp |
| ISBN | 0-698-11991-6 |
| OCLC | 51688458 |
| Followed by | The Sands of Time |
Time Stops for No Mouse is an exciting mystery novel for kids. It was written by Michael Hoeye. This book is the first in the fun Hermux Tantamoq series. It was first published in 1999. The story was even a finalist for a special award called the "Book of the Year" by Book Sense. It has three sequels: The Sands of Time, No Time Like Show Time, and Time to Smell the Roses.
Contents
Hermux's Big Adventure
The story starts with a mouse named Hermux Tantamoq. He is a watchmaker in a busy city called Pinchester. This city is full of animals like rodents, birds, and weasels. One day, a pilot mouse named Linka Perflinger asks Hermux to fix her wristwatch.
A Mysterious Watch
Later, a tricky rat tries to get Linka's watch from Hermux without her permission. Hermux bravely refuses to give it away. Soon after, he sees Linka being taken by other rats. These rats are working for the bad guy of the story, Dr. Hiril Mennus.
Uncovering a Secret
Hermux decides to find out what happened to Linka. He learns that Dr. Mennus and his helper, Tucka Mertslin, want to steal a special potion. This potion can make people young again! Linka's client, Dr. Turfip Dandiffer, had found the potion.
Danger and Disguise
A mole journalist named Pup Schoonagliffen helps Hermux. But Pup is actually Dr. Mennus in disguise! Hermux sneaks into Dr. Mennus's clinic. However, he gets caught. Dr. Mennus then puts Hermux and Linka in a very dangerous mousetrap.
The Potion's Power
To keep his helper, Tucka Mertslin, under control, Dr. Mennus memorizes the potion's recipe and then destroys it. But when he tries to use the potion himself, he makes a mistake. He accidentally turns himself into a baby!
A Happy Ending?
Luckily, Dr. Dandiffer's friend, Ortolina Perriflot, rescues Hermux and Linka. A few days later, Hermux wants to ask Linka to marry him. But he finds out she is already engaged to Dr. Dandiffer. Hermux then uses the last bit of the special potion to help his friend Mirrin Sentrill see again.
About the Book's Release
The author first published Time Stops for No Mouse himself. It was a special, limited edition set of two books. Only 1000 copies were made.
Publishing Success
After that, a big publisher called Penguin Putnam decided to publish the book. They paid Michael Hoeye a very large amount of money for the rights to publish his children's book all over the world. The book was reprinted in 2000 and 2002 because it was so popular.
