Mighty Maximilian: Samuel Clemens's Traveling Companion Book 4

Maximilian P. Mouse is not an adventurous mouse. But, his home is in trouble and Maximilian needs to do something! When Nathanial Chipmunk III offers a time machine as a way to go back and fix things, Maximilian jumps at the chance. Only, the time machine doesn't quite work. Now he must jump through time to find his way back to the Glen. Experience historic events through the eyes of Maximilian P. Mouse, Time Traveler!<br><p><br>In <i>The Mighty Maximilian</i>: Much to Maximilian's dismay, the time machine has missed again. He's landed on a paddleboat that is slowly making its way down the mighty Mississippi River. Luckily, Maximilian makes a new friend--Bogart T. Bullfrog! Maximilian discovers it is 1883 and this is the last voyage of the <i>Mississippi Belle</i>. While Bogie is giving Maximilian a tour and teaching him about Cajun life, a mysterious man in white catches Maximilian's eye. Maximilian discovers the man is Samuel Clemens--a gifted writer who uses the pen name Mark Twain. Just before testing the time machine once more, Maximilian witnesses Clemens finalizing his book <i> The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.</i><br></p><p><br>An action-packed series featuring world-class black-and-white interior illustrations to grab young readers' attention! * Age-appropriate Art * Reinforced Library Binding * Historic events seen through the eyes of Maximilian P. Mouse * Glossary * About the Author. Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 3-6.</p>