Minn from Minnesota

Gertie, a Swedish woman living in northern Minnesota, discovers Minn, a white footed mouse, in a bushel of cherries from Michigan, and invites her to share a cabin in the woods. A series of events separates the pair, and Minn embarks on a trip around the state, meeting new friends (human and animal). Her goal is to get back home to Gertie, and her spunky personality gets her out of several scary moments. Authored by Kathy-jo Wargin, illustrated by Karen Busch Holman, this early chapter book is a nice introduction to Minnesota animals for young readers and a good read-aloud.