Claude Henry, the Iditarod Mouse ~3

Book excerpt: Stowing away on the great ship, the Northern Star, which is traveling from South Africa, back across the vast and terrifying Atlantic Ocean toward New York, Claude Henry's latest adventure is driven. Claude Henry saves a young sailor, Jim, from drowning when the sailor is knocked overboard in a violent storm, and Claude Henry finding himself being thrown overboard as well. Jim and Claude Henry are now lost on the great Atlantic ocean, and being carried away on a large well-sealed wooden crate. When Jim awakens from a long sleep he finds himself staring into the eyes of a little gray mouse. When Claude Henry finally speaks in English, the young sailor is surely surprised at what he hears, and their adventure together begins with landing on a deserted beach where pirates regularly visit, and hungry seagulls threaten Claude Henry. It's a time for fast thinking and quick action as Jim and Claude Henry struggle to survive in this new great action packed, fun-filled adventure. Once again, Claude Henry, the Iditarod Mouse struggles for the freedom and rights of the Mouse World.