Accidentally brought into a New York City subway station, Chester Cricket is found by Mario Bellini, the son of a newsstand owner. Chester is befriended by two subway animals, Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse, who encourage him to use his musical talents to help the Bellinis. An overnight success, Chester nonetheless longs to return to the country.

• Fiction, General Fiction
• John Newbery Medal 1961 (Honor Title)
• Format: Book
• ISBN: 9780374316501

Notes

pseud. (George Thompson)