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Booklist recommends The Stowaways to DiCamillo fans

April 15th, 2014

“Rory Stowaway longs for adventure. The other mice in his rural community mistrust the Stowaways’ history of exploring the World Beyond, and his own father is determined to keep his family safe at home. Meanwhile, as Rory learns more about his missing grandfather, he becomes determined to find and rescue him, even if he doesn’t […]

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School Library Journal ranks Marentette’s debut with Voight, Peck

March 1st, 2014

“Gr 2-5–Rory Stowaway comes from a long line of adventuring mice. He does not understand why his own papa is so against going out into the world beyond their cozy little home on Biggle’s farm. It’s true that his Grampa disappeared on one of his journeys, but even Gran thinks Papa has gone too far […]

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Kirkus Reviews: “the Stowaways deliver page-turning, cliffhanging, heartwarming, first-rate adventure.”

January 29th, 2014

“An adventure-seeking mouse leaves the safety of home to search for his missing grandfather in the terrifying World Beyond, with perilous consequences. Rory Stowaway has grown up in the protected Weedle Mouse community, but he knows “his own life [is] meant for adventure.” Unlike the Weedle mice who scorn them, the Stowaways have “always been […]

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Resource Links can’t say enough about The Stowaways

January 27th, 2014

“The Stowaways tells the story of twin brothers, Rory and Morgan Stowaway, and their family, which includes Mama, Papa, Gran, and their little sister, Bimble. They are Weedle mice, and they live next to a Cranberry Bog near Biggle’s farm. Unlike the other Weedle mice around them, The Stowaways have a strong spirit of adventure. […]

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CBC radio airs The Stowaways radio drama

December 31st, 2013

On December 23rd, 2013, CBC Radio in Nova Scotia aired a short radio drama voiced by Halifax author Meghan Marentette along with the CBC’s Carmen Klassen and Diane Paquette. The script was adapted from The Stowaways, Marentette’s popular new children’s novel about a family of adventurous mice. Click below to listen to Chapter 11 of […]

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Sal’s Fiction Addiction suggests The Stowaways for long January nights

December 18th, 2013

“It’s a great read for the family or for the classroom. There is certainly fun involved, and excitement, and even a bit of tension. What more can we ask?   Long winter nights or January afternoons at school just beg for a fitting story to share. This could be it!” —Sally Bender Click here to read the […]

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The Stowaways featured on CTV Ottawa News at Noon

November 27th, 2013

Earlier today, The Stowaways was featured on a CTV Ottawa News at Noon segment, “The Nice of Mice”. Kids’ Contributor Janis Nostbakken compared Meghan Marentette’s novel to The Borrowers and The Wind in the Willows. Click here to watch the segment, which also features mouse-themed snacks and crafts.

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The Stowaways “re-introduces readers to the charm of family stories” — CanLit for LittleCanadians

November 26th, 2013

“Meghan Marentette re-introduces readers to the charm of family stories that don’t rely on preachy social commentary, unending action, or shock and violence to grab readers’ attentions. The appeal of these books, as with The Stowaways, lies in the bonds of family and friendship, and steadfastness of loyalty and compassion. With the inspired selection of […]

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Atlantic Books Today Reviews The Stowaways in their Holiday Issue

November 23rd, 2013

“Debut author Meghan Marentette has crafted a charming adventure tale with a plucky protagonist. Children will identify with Rory’s natural inquisitiveness and his eagerness to learn more about The World Beyond…this is a simple, engaging narrative that can be read to children or enjoyed by newly independent readers.” — Lisa Doucet Click here to learn […]

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