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Anatole #8
Anatole and the Thirty Thieves
Anatole the mouse returns from vacation to find that he is sorely needed to help solve the mystery of the Great Cheese Robbery, which has closed his good friend's cheese factory.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1969
About the author
Eve Titus
32 books38 followersEve Titus was the author of numerous bestselling and beloved children's books.
Her most famous characters include Anatole, a French mouse and Basil of Baker Street, a mouse who works as a private eye. Her book, Anatole, won the 1957 Caldecott Honor Book award.
She died in 2002 in Orlando, Florida.
Her most famous characters include Anatole, a French mouse and Basil of Baker Street, a mouse who works as a private eye. Her book, Anatole, won the 1957 Caldecott Honor Book award.
She died in 2002 in Orlando, Florida.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
January 3, 2020
This story was back to form and much better than the last few I have read in the series. Anatole is still a perfect know-it-all, but he’s back to being fun here.
Anatole goes on vacation and people break into his cheese factory and steal all the cheese. Anatole must find the cheese and save the factory. The poor owner, Duval, is not much of a businessman. He is robbed and instead of continuing to make cheese, he puts up a note saying he’s closed the factory until the cheese is found. It’s so silly. Who would keep going? It’s not a good story on having endurance when trouble hits life from Duval’s point of view.
The nephew thought this was fun. He wanted Anatole to do more than just catch the thieves, he wanted Anatole to beat up the thieves. I asked him how a little mouse could beat up people and he said if he were a ninja mouse he could do it. He gave this 3 stars.
This is the last Anatole book in the series I can get. The library system does not have Anatole and the Toy something, so this is the 9 of 10 book series I can read.
Anatole goes on vacation and people break into his cheese factory and steal all the cheese. Anatole must find the cheese and save the factory. The poor owner, Duval, is not much of a businessman. He is robbed and instead of continuing to make cheese, he puts up a note saying he’s closed the factory until the cheese is found. It’s so silly. Who would keep going? It’s not a good story on having endurance when trouble hits life from Duval’s point of view.
The nephew thought this was fun. He wanted Anatole to do more than just catch the thieves, he wanted Anatole to beat up the thieves. I asked him how a little mouse could beat up people and he said if he were a ninja mouse he could do it. He gave this 3 stars.
This is the last Anatole book in the series I can get. The library system does not have Anatole and the Toy something, so this is the 9 of 10 book series I can read.
June 24, 2014
Anatole saves the day (and his job) when he discovers the band of thieves who have dastardly plans to steal cheese and ship it to America. Never fear, though, Anatole foils the plot, and ends up with a ship named after him. Another delightful book in the Anatole series.
March 23, 2018
Positively charming! I just love the Anatole stories - each one has met my growing expectations! You and your children are sure to love this particular tale too; and the illustrations are splendid!
Ages: 4 - 8
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Ages: 4 - 8
#europe #france #paris
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December 14, 2014
Anatole takes a short, and well-earned vacation, only to find on his return that thieves have made off with Duval's cheeses! Anatole is quickly on the trail, foils the dirty thieves' plans, and saves the day (and several cheeses).
Another cute little adventure of noble Anatole. I probably was read this as a child, but I don't really remember it. Very cute, and I think modern kids would still like the story of the clever mouse who foils the evil cheese thieves.
Another cute little adventure of noble Anatole. I probably was read this as a child, but I don't really remember it. Very cute, and I think modern kids would still like the story of the clever mouse who foils the evil cheese thieves.
February 28, 2008
A very intelligent mouse helps track down the Thirty Thieves and their ring-leader, Bernard, who have stolen all the Duval factory's cheese.
November 29, 2021
Awww yes! Thirty thieves come a-stealin' cheese, but Anatole saves the day. I don't know what it is about these books, but I can't stop smiling. This takes me back to my childhood days, when I knew without a doubt that kindness and justice matter, and that even when the odds seem overwhelmingly against you, you will have friends on your side, and together you can always outwit the baddies!
Playful language, with alliterations and a sprinkling of French to set the mood. The illustrations are great: that masterful interlude inside the barrel had me vigorously nodding my head in gleeful appreciation.
The kiddos (4 and 7 years old) love Anatole, too. A winner all around.
Playful language, with alliterations and a sprinkling of French to set the mood. The illustrations are great: that masterful interlude inside the barrel had me vigorously nodding my head in gleeful appreciation.
The kiddos (4 and 7 years old) love Anatole, too. A winner all around.
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