Stuart Little is a book that tells a wonderful story of the most adventurous mouse, Stuart Little. This mouse is riskful and intelligent, yet has an accent. He says somethings that people rarely even say no a days. The things that he say substitute another word for him. Here are some examples of these words:
Nix- mainly a word for no, or nothing at all; or a word used to warn someone.
" 'Nix on swiping anything,' suggested John Poldowski, solemnly." pg. 93
Nip- to compress (pinch, or bit) tightly between two surfaces; snatch away or steal
" 'How about a nip of brandy?' said Stuart. 'I'm chilled to the bone.' " pg. 49
Byway- a private side road
" 'The highways an byways are where you'll find me, always looking for Margalo.' " pg. 104
Thwarts- a seat across a boat esp. one used by a rower
"Taking a piece of thread from his pocket, he lashed the paddles to the thwarts, swung the canoe lightly up on his head, and walked off with it as calmly as though he were a Canadian guide." pg. 112
Swindled- to cheat (a person, business, etc.) out of money or other assets
" 'Darn it!' said Stuart, 'I've been swindled.' " pg. 113
Sulk- to remain silent or hold oneself about in a sullen, ill-humored, or offended mood
"... 'I don't see why you have to sit here and sulk.' " pg.123
This book is very old-fashioned, but shows courage, adventure, risk, and love from this mouse, Stuart Little. It shows that out of the littlest things, there can be great outcomes. This book goes back into time, but will always have a special place in many of it's readers hearts.
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