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Summary: A bit unusual
Review: All the characters in this book are animals, rodents of one kind or another, who otherwise act just like humans, yet this book was written for a young adult audience, not for the toddler crowd. I kept wondering who would read this book, but I see from previous reviews that quite a few people, both children and adults, read it and enjoyed it.All the characters have strange names--Hermux Tantamoq, Linka Perflinger, Tucka Mertslin, Ortolina Perriflot (alias Blanda Nergup), Pup Schoonagliffen, to name but a few. Why is that, dear author? Occasionally the author forgets himself. He has Hermux with paws on one page and fingers on the next. Basically, I enjoyed the story, a fast-paced mystery with plenty of action as well as tender moments. What I really longed to see were some illustrations of the many fascinating characters. Although Hoeye does an excellent job of describing their clothing and appearance, I yearned for some pictures a la The Wind in the Willows.
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Summary: WONDERFUL AND CAPTIVATING STORY!!!!
Review: I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! You will too if you love adventure, excitement, love, mystery, surprise, suspense...etc. etc. etc..... this could go on forever! I am in 8th grade and although it was an easy read, I loved this book from page 1. It is the story of a young watchmaker mouse, Hermux Tantamoq. He lives an ordinary everyday life until an adventuress, Linka Perflinger, comes in with a smashed watch claiming that the watch must tell perfect time otherwise one second could mean life or death. Hermux sets to work right away and finishes by the deadline but when the deadline comes Linka doesn't come, but a shady looking rat, that demands the watch but does not have a claim ticket. Hermux then becomes suspicious and worried and follows the rat into a twisting adventure which he must get out of. This book makes a WONDERFUL gift!
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Summary: Time stops for no Mouse
Review: This is a wonderful book about a mouse on a mission. This mouse's name is Hermux Tantamoq. Hermux is an old mouse watchmaker, who sees through other's looks and can tell what kind of person, or should I say mouse, they are. He is a kind, gentlemouse.
His mission is to save a female mouse that wanted her watch fixed immediatley, with the exact time but, though it seemed so urgent, she never came to pick it up. Hermux knew there was something wrong. This is a fun story for young adults. It is a mystery/fantasy filled with adventure.
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Summary: SPECTRUM Children's Book Club Book of the Year (2002)
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With two books published 2002 -- Time Stops for No Mouse (January) and The Sands of Time (September) -- The Hermux Tantamoq Adventures are SPECTRUM's Favorite New Book of 2002. Michael Hoeye has created a charming, 1920s-ish world where rodents rule. At the center of these delicious tales is the meek Hermux Tantamoq. Hermux, who's half house mouse and half field mouse, is an expert watchmaker and mechanical wiz who happens to have a pet ladybug named Terfle. Each night before bed, Hermux takes the time to enter into his journal all the things for which he was thankful that day. Hoeye compliments his lead character with a clever supporting cast of characters and constructs stories that pay homage to old movies and invoke the feeing of perhaps an Agatha Christie or Arthur Conan Doyle tale. While there is something charmingly old-fashioned about the flavor of the books, Hoeye infuses his tales with wit, satire, and social commentaries that are spot-on for today's reader. While the publisher states that Michael Hoeye's playful adventure/ mysteries are young adult fiction, these books are excellent for both younger audiences and adults. They are good for younger audiences for two reasons. First, they make great bedtime stories for those who read to their children. Second, Hoeye's easy, uncomplicated style, gentle story lines, and short chapters make these books ideal for a child to transition from chapter books to novels. At the same, time the underlying wit and social commentary, mentioned above, gives the books an added layer to be enjoyed by the adult reader or the older child who returns to the books. These are books that should become generational family favorites, so the investment in hard cover editions is worth the expense....
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Summary: Absolutely Charming
Review: I love this book. It's primarily geared towards children, but it is truly fabulous and everyone, yes everyone, will love it.
I am not an avid reader, but I read much more than my friends and relatives.
Hoeye has presented a simplistic view of what it is like to be a mouse, and it also helps that the chapters are very short... if you only have a small amount of time to read like myself.
But don't let that stop you from buying this book! You really won't want to put it down! I definately recommend the sequel to this one, The Sands of Time.
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Summary: Incredible!...
Review: This is a great book! It's cute and sweet but not so much so it is annoying. Everything is created to fit the setting (the land of rodents and other small mammals). I read it just to hear how Hermux eats cheese and apples and drinks honey fizz with pickled grubs on the side! But no, this book isn't only creative and cute, it also has an incredible plot full of surprises. It's scary and suspenseful. It is about watchmaker Hermux Tantamoq, who gets caught in a huge adventure when he gets the job of fixing her watch. When a shifty looking rat comes to pick up the watch, Hermux is positive he's bad news and follows him... and gets caught up in all the hidden identities and trouble that lurks in Pinchester! The characters are unforgettable. Hermux is delightful, so deep and kind (and always bumbling!), his apartment-mate Tucka is notorious with her flashy clothes and orange make-up, shrewd plastic surgeon Mennus is a perfect villain, and Linka Perflinger seems so adventurous, although I feel we didn't get to see her/learn about her enough. I don't think Hermux really saw her enough to be so friendly at the end... but oh well! It was still no doubt a five starred book!
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Summary: VERY CREATIVE IDEA THAT WILL HIT BIG WITH REDWALL FANS!
Review: This story is, like Redwall, another thrilling story with mice instead of men. Now, instead of being in an unlocated island/mainland, this takes place in a REAL WORLD. The story takes place in a city. There is everything that goes on in our world. With furry citizens. A very original story. Here's the basic plot: It WAS just another ordinary day for Hermux Tantamoq, watchmaker; but then Linka Perflinger, not one that he knew, brings in a badly damaged watch that MUST be repaired by tommorow morning. After working hard, Hermux eventualy finishes the difficult task of making the watch good as new. But Linka doesn't come. Doesn't come for weeks. A rat comes & askes for her watch, in not a nice tone at all. But Hermux can't give it to him. And he doesn't. Soon, Hermux finds that Linka has recently done something heroic. (in the recent past) Hermux soon tangles himself up in this huge dilema, concerned about Linka, who he has only seen once, and the dangers that surround her... (good, aint it?) One thing that may be odd about this book is that it contains about 75 chapters. It is a diferent & unique style of writing, & I think that I like it. GREAT MYSTERY, GREAT AUTHOR. GREAT BUY. AS IN NOW.
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Summary: Charming
Review: I will be buying this book for all my friends kids this year for christmas. I fell in love with Hermux. I can't wait to find other titles. I found the characters charming and adorable. THe mouse world was ingenously created.
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Summary: A Big Disappointment
Review: I saw this book in a store and thought it sounded like a good book, so I bought it. I know other people on this site who wrote that this was an excellent book, but I hated it! There was some action but most of the book was boring and predictable. I would NOT buy this book.
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Summary: Sparkling Adventure
Review: I purchased this for my Grandson but was intrigued by the title and decided to read it first. Hoeye's talent abounds in this well written action oriented narrative. This fascinating story is helped along by the author's use of unique names and concise authentic dialogue. I enjoyed this book from the first page through to the last. A great gift for that special youth in your life.
Beverly J Scott author of Righteous Revenge
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