Orris and Timble: The Beginning
Kate DiCamillo, Carmen Mok (illustrator)
This is a simple chapter book for early readers by a Newbery medal-winning author, richly illustrated by an award-winning artist. Orris is a rat who, despite the risk of being eaten, decides to rescue the young owl Timble from a trap. Themes of friendship and storytelling.
Ages 5-8
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