Barnicle and Husk

<p>Barnicle is a crafty cat who travels the world on ships as a stowaway. In 1620 he finds himself on the <em>Mayflower</em> along with 102 Pilgrims and a timid little mouse. As they travel over rough seas from England to the New World Barnicle learns that mice can be more than just a meal for a cat. Still he has his own adventures to seek and the two friends part ways when they arrive in the New World.</p><p>Running Deer is a young Wampanoag girl living in a village close to where the <em>Mayflower</em> finally lands. One day she rescues an orphaned field mouse named Husk and teaches him the ways of her people. Late one night Husk hears a thief rummaging in the tribe’s food storage. Eager to protect his adopted family Husk bravely faces the intruder . . . and finds Barnicle! When the two realize their unique connection they forge a special friendship that will take them far beyond the Wampanoag village.</p><p>Can a cat and mouse explore the world together? Can Husk survive without the only family he has ever known? This fun and lively historical novel transports readers to a different time. See what life was like through the eyes of these two unlikely friends!</p>