Mouse Guard

(Archaia, 2006)
™ and © Archaia Studios Press

Proving that epic adventure isn’t defined by the size of a hero, writer and artist David Petersen gives readers a chance to see the world through the eyes of mice in this action-packed series. Petersen presents a mouse society with cities, merchants, farmers, and knight-like protectors who defend mouse interests. The book follows the exploits of three of the Mouse Guard, Lieam, Kenzie, and Saxon, who act as scouts, escorts, and investigators in a world where dangers abound for mice. Petersen’s rich artwork suitably captures the forest settings and swashbuckling feel of the story where rodent heroes wear cloaks, wield swords, and do battle with snakes and birds that are many times larger.

— Colin Chan

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