House of Tribes

Garry Kilworth has provided us with a delightful insight into the world of mice. The book follows the trials and tribulations of a "visionary" mouse called Pedlar as he attempts to rid a house of humans. With a cast that includes such names as Phart, Flegm, Jarl Forkwhiskers and Ferocious, there is plenty of opportunity for humour from the author. This book is far better than Midnight's Sun and, although the ending seems a little rushed, I challenge anyone to say the story and characters are anything less than charming.

Our history has it's "Iliada" and "Oddysey". Mices has it's own too. If you read "The Golden Fleece" by Robert Graves and you enyojed it it's the best time to look for "House of Tribes" by Garry Kilworth.

A charming and moving story about an adventurous mouse or a profound fable about the whole of humankind? Take your pick because this exquisite book can be enjoyed on different levels. OK so comparisons with Watership Down are inevitable, but this is far lustier and does not get bogged down in melancholy. Try it. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

This is one of the best books that Garry Kilworth has written. The story begins with a young mouse, Pedlar, going on a journey. He has always been curious about "The House", and decides to go there. When he arrives, he finds that each room of the house is home to its own tribe. They are all at war with one another. Then, one of the mice comes up with a great plan. If the mice could get rid of the humans (which they call nudniks), then they would have the everlasting pantry to themselves. And so begins The Great Nudnik Drive . . .