A Mouse Ran Up My Nightie

Moonlit Mischief in the Midnight Hour

On a stormy summer night in 1977, timid librarian Felicity Harper awakens to an unexpected intruder in her country cottage: a mischievous mouse with a penchant for mischief and a taste for cotton nightwear. In A Mouse Ran Up My Nightie, Edith Courtney conjures a whimsical adventure where slapstick humor collides with heartfelt discovery. As Felicity scrambles to reclaim her shredded linens and restore order to her once-serene household, readers are swept into a rollicking tale of nocturnal antics, squeaky chases through shadowy corridors, and the irresistible urge to laugh at life’s most absurd surprises.

Chaos Beneath the Covers

From the moment the mouse scampers across Felicity’s fluttering nightie to the frantic hunt that follows, every page crackles with buoyant energy and inventive comedy. Courtney’s vivid prose paints each scene in rich detail—dust motes dancing in candlelight, the eerie echo of tiny claws on polished floorboards, and the scent of lavender mingled with panic. Alongside Felicity, readers encounter a colorful cast of characters: her stern but secretly soft-hearted landlady, Mr. Pemberton; the resourceful stray cat, Whiskers; and a bemused nightwatchman whose booming voice proves no match for the tiny marauder. Through clever dialogue and perfectly timed pratfalls, the novel transforms a simple household invasion into a hilarious game of cat-and-mouse—literally.

Courage, Companionship, and Unlikely Alliances

As dawn breaks and exhaustion threatens to overwhelm her, Felicity discovers that courage sometimes comes in the smallest packages. Her pursuit of the clever mouse evolves into an unexpected journey of self-discovery: she learns to trust her instincts, forge unlikely partnerships, and find joy in the most chaotic moments. In a heartwarming finale set in a dew-kissed garden at first light, the librarian and the mouse reach a truce that celebrates empathy, perseverance, and the laughter that binds all creatures—great and small.

.Edith Courtney is a celebrated children’s author whose playful narratives and warm-hearted humor have charmed young readers since the 1960s, crafting timeless tales that celebrate bravery, kindness, and the magic hidden in everyday life.