The Mouse and the Christmas Cake
The Mouse and the Christmas Cake is a heartwarming story about a mouse who discovers a delicious Christmas cake in a bakery. The mouse is determined to take the cake home, but he must first find a way to get past the bakery's guard dog. With the help of some friendly animals, the mouse is able to sneak past the dog and take the cake home. Along the way, the mouse learns the importance of friendship and the joy of giving. In the end, the mouse shares the cake with his animal friends, and they all enjoy a wonderful Christmas celebration.
By Anonymous · First published 1858 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Holiday Fiction · 574 words
First lines
A LITTLE MOUSE THAT BUILT ITSELF A HOUSE IN A CHRISTMAS CAKE.
A pretty story I will tell, Of Nib, a little Mouse, Who took delight, when none where near, To skip about the house.
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The Mouse and the Christmas Cake is listed on Textopian as a short story by Anonymous, dated 1858 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Anonymous
- Date: 1858 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Holiday Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 574 words
- Structure: 1 section, 22 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Fiction — The title and author suggest a story intended for a young audience.
- Fantasy — The title implies a story with elements of fantasy, such as talking animals.
- Holiday Fiction — The title suggests a story set during the Christmas season.
- Adventure — The title implies a story with an adventurous plot.
Tags
Christmas Carol · built · cake · castle · caught · christmas · consternation · displayed · entrance · exercised · feast · folks