Mortimer's life as a mouse is a mix of anticipation and then overwhelming fear. His days are spent underground in a burrow, waiting for dusk, when he must sneak about, gathering pine nuts to feed his growing family. His greatest fear is the eagles, that sometimes hunt over his forest at twilight. Mortimer has nightmares about massive claws, a wings so wide they block out the remaining light when swooping down, turning dusk to darkness just before they strikeWhen the worst happens, Mortimer begins a terrifying yet breathtaking journey. A journey that explores fear, family, courage and growth as Mortimer's life changes in a dramatic and magical way.
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