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The Mouse and the Motorcycle
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"The Mouse and the Motorcycle" Quotes

A young mouse discovers a toy motorcycle and forms an unlikely friendship with a human boy.

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The boy, Keith, saw him and at once set out a piece of cheese.

Beverly Cleary

kindnesssharing

Ralph had never ridden a motorcycle, and it made him feel important to be riding one.

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importanceadventure

He was a mouse who felt big. He liked to think of himself as a rough, tough, motorcycle-riding mouse.

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confidenceself-image

The motorcycle was no longer just a toy. It was a vehicle, and Ralph was the driver.

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responsibilityimagination

The motorcycle was his now, and he would ride it where and when he chose.

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independencefreedom

After all, a motorcycle is not the safest vehicle for a mouse.

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safetyrisk-taking

Ralph felt very important when he was riding the motorcycle.

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importanceself-worth

So he rode out of the room and into the hallway.

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explorationbravery

A mouse on a motorcycle is a terrifying sight.

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humorimagination

Ralph was so excited that he almost forgot to be careful, but a mouse on a motorcycle must always be careful.

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excitementcaution