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Synopsis
Inside the June Alley Inn, located in the western mouse city of Barkstone, mice gather to tell tales, each trying to outdo the other. A competition, of sorts, begins. The Every story must contain one truth, one lie and have never been told in that tavern before. With the winner getting his bar tab cleared, fantastic stories are spun throughout the evening. Legends of the Guard is a new Mouse Guard anthology series featuring the work of artists and storytellers handpicked by series creator David Petersen, including Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl), Alex Sheikman (Robotika), Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things), Gene Ha (Top 10), Sean Rubin (Redwall), Guy Davis (B.P.R.D.), Katie Cook (Fraggle Rock), Karl Kerschl (Teen Year One), Craig Rousseau (Impulse), and Mark Smylie (Artesia).
Is Mouse Guard appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
Mouse Guard features anthropomorphic mice telling heroic adventure tales in a tavern competition. Mild peril and action typical of fantasy adventures, but no graphic violence, romance, or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids will love these illustrated tales of brave mice going on daring adventures and competing to tell the best story.