Swashbuckling action

What is a swashbuckling adventure starts in the most unlikely of places...a pet shop.  There, a very small mouse named Hopper, his sister, and their frail little brother break out to avoid becoming food for a snake.  This is where things get really exciting in Mouseheart by Lisa Fiedler.

Hopper is washed into the subway system below where he is rescued and bright to Atlantia.  Atlantia is a seemingly peaceful rat city, that even enjoys the protection of cats!  He finds that all in the "perfect" rat city is not as it seems.  There are rebels trying to overthrow the ruler, cats with a nefarious deal that keeps the peace, and a prophecy the Hopper just might be the mouse to fulfill.  He must find his place in this battle.

This story is great fun!  Battles, intrigue, evil kings, courageous fighters...and unexpected twists.  Read this if you enjoyed The Tale of Despereaux.