The Cricket In Times Square by George Selden (145 pages)

 Summary

Chester Cricket, who was living in the peaceful meadows of Connecticut, accidentally boarded a train to New York City. While there Mario, a young boy, makes a nice and comfy home for Chester in his parent's newsstand. Tucker, a mouse, and Harry, an alley cat, help Chester become comfortable in his new surroundings. Soon Chester realizes that he has a talent that he can share with the world.

Opinion 

I think that the idea of a cricket boarding a train, traveling to New York City and then making a new home in a subway station, is both funny and interesting. This is really a good story, as far as I am concerned. My favorite character is Tucker, the mouse, because he is not only funny, but nice and compassionate as well. I especially like the talent that the author gave Chester, which is discovered in the middle of the story. Do try this book. It's definitely worth the read.

Rating

*****(5 stars)

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