An action thriller for ages 5-12,Mouse and Cat refuses to talk down to kids and challenges them to understand language and events. The story of the mice is a metaphor for any oppressed group, showing how they can survive and even thrive in a hostile, dangerous environment by working together as a family. About the Author: Bill Burt is a retired engineer and a voracious reader. He is also a longtime storyteller, having entertained his sons and grandchildren with his tales on their family’s many camping trips and travels.