Beverly Cleary

Tired of being treated like a regular, crumb scrounging mouse, Ralph decides it is time to take control of his own destiny. Revving up his beloved tiny motorcycle, he bravely runs away from the hotel to seek out a life of speed, danger, and endless excitement. His destination is a bustling summer camp where he dreams of feasting on dropped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. But the thrill of the open road quickly fades when Ralph accidentally lands himself inside a wire hamster cage. Instead of freedom, he finds himself running endless loop the loops on an exercise wheel. His only hope is a lonely camper named Garf, but communicating with a human is incredibly difficult. You will cheer for Ralph as he dodges a villainous cat and a grumpy hamster, desperately trying to prove he is a daredevil who deserves to be free.

Ralph is a curious little mouse who lives a quiet life behind a knothole in a room at the Mountain View Inn. His world changes completely when a young boy named Keith checks into the hotel, bringing along a shiny red toy motorcycle that is exactly the right size for a mouse. Unable to resist, Ralph sneaks out while Keith is asleep to examine the incredible machine. After a terrifying accident lands him at the bottom of a metal wastebasket, Keith discovers Ralph. Instead of being scared, Keith teaches the little mouse how to ride the motorcycle by simply making a motor noise with his mouth. Suddenly, the hotel hallways become a massive racetrack for Ralph. But with great speed comes great danger. Ralph must dodge a vacuum cleaner, escape a rowdy terrier, and find a way to help his new friend when Keith gets sick. This fast-paced, imaginative adventure is a thrilling ride that proves heroes come in all sizes.