Alexander and the wind-up mouse vs The Greentail Mouse: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Picture books, Mice, Children's fiction, Fiction
Alexander and the wind-up mouse
“One day, when there was no one in the house, Alexander heard a squeak in Annie's room.”
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"Help! Help! A mouse!" There was a scream. Then a crash. Cups, saucers, and spoons were flying in all directions. Alexander ran for his hole as fast as his little legs would carry him. All Alexander wanted was a few…
The Greentail Mouse
“That very afternoon they met at the big pebble.”
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The mice become so involved in their Mardi Gras masquerade they forget it is all in fun.
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The verdict
- Readers rate Alexander and the wind-up mouse highest: Alexander and the wind-up mouse 4.1 · The Greentail Mouse 3.3.
- Alexander and the wind-up mouse has the widest readership — 8671 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Alexander and the wind-up mouse | The Greentail Mouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (8671) | 3.2 (248) |
| Hardcover | 4.4 (8) | — |
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Reception
| Alexander and the wind-up mouse | The Greentail Mouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 8671 | 248 |
| Editions | 29 | 9 |
| Citations | 24 | — |
| Pages | 32 | 32 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Alexander and the wind-up mouse or The Greentail Mouse?
Alexander and the wind-up mouse has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Alexander and the wind-up mouse 4.1/5, The Greentail Mouse 3.3/5).
Which is shorter to read: Alexander and the wind-up mouse or The Greentail Mouse?
Alexander and the wind-up mouse is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Alexander and the wind-up mouse (32 pages, ≈ 36 min); The Greentail Mouse (32 pages, ≈ 36 min).
Which is harder to read: Alexander and the wind-up mouse or The Greentail Mouse?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Alexander and the wind-up mouse: Light; The Greentail Mouse: Light.