The White Mouse: A Folk Tale from The Panchatantra

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Discover an ancient Indian culture in this traditional tale of magic, love and a very special quest. When a small white mouse is turned into a daughter for a couple desperate for a family, they never imagined having to say goodbye to her. But as she grows up, it seems her heart only really belongs in one place: back where she came from.


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Text type: A traditional tale from another culture


Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions


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