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A group of house mice struggle to survive a long and strange winter. The humans are gone, the sun is rarely seen, and a cold, dark rain befouls everything it touches.
The mice, long dependent on humans for food, stubbornly cling to their old ways, looting the nearby abandoned houses for any scraps they can find. Once, there was plenty to eat, but now the scavengers return empty-handed, or not at all.
Food is scarce, but danger is everywhere. Poison and traps wait for the unwary in dark cupboards, and a gang of feral cats relentlessly chase the mice whenever the rodents leave the safety of their nest. Now there are even rumors a hawk has come to join the hunt.
As supplies run low and many mice fall ill, desperation creeps in. With the colony at a breaking point, rumors of a wrecked truck filled with food give them hope, but it lies far beyond the forest, where even the cats won’t go.
Included in Scurry, is a two-page READER’S GUIDE. The full TEACHER’S GUIDE can be found on SkyboundComet.com.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Imprint: Image Comics US
Publication date: 21/02/2023
Scurry
By Mac Smith
Review by Mida
This is one of the most beautiful graphic novels I have ever read. Wix and Pict are young mice who are trying to survive after all the humans have mysteriously vanished. As food stocks in their colony start to run low, they venture outside to try to scavenge more – but danger is everywhere for two small rodents.
As they travel, they meet a gentle moose, some conniving crows, a group of very odd beavers and a trio of strange foxes. Slowly, we piece together that a great calamity lead to humanity’s extinction and the very long winter that our young mice are struggling to survive.
While the story itself is wonderful, I doubt it would have been as impactful without the absolutely breathtaking art. Every character is so distinct; the wolves are ominous and leering, the mice are so cute and Atlas the moose is gargantuan when compared to our tiny leads. The settings all feel enormous, with beautiful lighting, creeping foliage and dynamic weather that reflect the tumultuous times our main duo are living in.
This is a gripping, thrilling story of survival and community, all wrapped up in a gorgeously illustrated package. Perfect for readers both young and old, this is great for fans of Warriors and Watership Down.
