Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 Paperback – March 25, 2008

This, which is the first in a series of graphic novels by David Petersen is JUST what the doctor ordered if you are looking for something that's along the lines of Watership Down but more like a Dunsanian/Tolkienesque medaeval fantasy -- or were REALLY disappointed when you discovered "Hamster Revolution" wasn't about hamsters overthrowing a brutal rodent dictatorship in the Budapest 1956 / Cairo 2011 style...The graphics are absolutely marvellous, and the detail behind this "12th Century" rodent society is surprisingly good. The writing's neither Vladimir Nabokov nor C S Lewis, but it's NOT a little kid's book. I feel the ideal audience for this is young adult and/or female ... my girlfriend (35+) whom I gave this to for Valentine's Day agreed with me that it was like "The Calico Critters' Furbanks Family Go Medaeval." -- and loved it, really enjoying the fact that the animals were both realistically drawn AND cute AND conveyed a positive message with a relatively engaging story line. (Her only complaint--some of the print was really small and she had to get her glasses to be able to best read it)Spoiler Alert: The plot of these six short graphic stories is an interconnected series of stories that starts out as a Dark Ages "Whodunit" but morphs into a mini-epic about a would-be dictator attempting to overthrow/impose an authoritarian rule over all the shires. (The Black Cauldron meets The Two Towers?) As a Libertarian and Ron Paul Revolution sympathiser, very positive message indeed.Overall, I'd give this 4.75 out of 5 stars, (the -1/4 due to the fact that this isn't Tolkien or Dunsany as far as the writing goes, sorry) and HIGHLY recommend it as a gift for older kids, and girls of most all ages, especially if they like cute little furry animals. (Will be buying Winter 1152, Black Axe and Legends for my beloved in the near future...)

Mouse Guard succeeds at a very difficult task; creating a convincing Fantasy world without utilizing any fictional creatures. David Peterson crafts a compelling world with Mice as the main protagonists, viewing the world through their eyes in a manner that one might perceive Middle Earth. Other animals fill roles that would be found in a fantasy world, all the while remaining true to their real-life nature (with exceptions, such as utilizing tools and whatnot, but that makes the story interesting). Peterson also excels in the art department, creating vibrant, colorful, and imaginative settings within mostly-real-world environments. Mouse Guard is kid-friendly, but very accessible to adults. It is deep, complex, yet fun and adventurous enough to be enjoyed by younger audiences. This is an adventure that can be enjoyed by most age-groups, although it is a bit violent, so it may not be the best for the really young. Personally, I'd say it is bottom-tier PG13, although that arises solely from the combat that takes place within. That being said, it would be unfortunate if you missed out on such a wonderful book. If you are at all hesitant, request it from your local library; before you know it, you will do as I did, and rush to the computer to order yourself a copy so you can enjoy it all over again. And this is only the first book; soon you will move on to the even-better (in my honest opinion) Mouse Guard: Winter 1152.

I was looking at these on the recommendation of my best friend, we had been playing a D&D game based on a similar premise. When I saw reviews mention it was good for kids, I decided to get them, as I have a 4-1/2 old, he is fairly mature for his age and anything with animals is always a good bet. They just came tonight, so I decided to introduce the first one (Fall 1152) for bedtime stories tonight. We read the entire thing in one sitting! He was really into it, though he finally fell asleep as we got into the epilogue. Myself, I enjoyed both the writing and the story (and of course, great art). The story and writing are simple enough for a young child to understand the highlights, without feeling the need to talk down to a younger audience, and still mature enough for older kids and adults to be intrigued by the story as well. I'm sure we'll get into the second book tomorrow night, and I think we're both eagerly awaiting. Great job, David Petersen, thanks!

Book was in immaculate condition, very pleased with seller and book.

Nice and colourfully illustrated

Auch wenn es vergriffen und mittlerweile wiew flüssiges Gold gehandelt wird, Mouse Guard ist ein extrem knuffiges und ausgefuchstes Rollenspiel, das ohne viel Schnickschnack daherkommt und sich gut für kleine, schnelle Szenarios eignet. Als oneshot weniger geeignet.

La entrega en tiempo y en perfectas condiciones...Sobre el articulo: Mouse guard es un clásico...dale una oportunidad

Storia assolutamente multilivello che può essere apprezzata ad ogni età. Ambientazione fantasy classica splendidamente resa e tematiche di azione coraggio amicizia e politica che la rendono una bellissima fiaba moderna. Nonostante l'ambientazione l'inglese è accessibile, vale la pena leggerla in lingua originale comunque dei tre libri principali esiste la traduzione della Panini comics.