It was wonderful to finally get answers

It was wonderful to finally get answers to many things which were hinted at in the books. How Mouse lost his arm, whether he does have any powers and how he actually came to the Alpha League.

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A Great Listen

Mouse is such an intriguing character that having a full stand alone story is a must and after listening to this im very impressed with how his character develops and how it ties in with our Kid Sensation series.
As good as they are i think this is even better so I would have given 6 stars if i could. I just hope that we have more from Mouse as I'm sure their is so much more we can find out before Kid Sensation makes an appearance.
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Fast paced, action packed read.

I really enjoyed this story, Mouse is my favourite character, and he's no walk-over, even when it comes to outwitting the Alpha league but there are some dastardly aliens in the mix.

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Mouses Tale.

A very enjoyable book to listen to. I have listened to other books in the "Kid Sensation" series and if you like this book, they are also well worth trying. Best for YA but a fun read otherwise.

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I always carry a spare.

Simply one of the most enjoyable superhero books that I have read.
Written in Kevin Hardman's distinctive straightforward style, detailed yet not obsessive, the story of Dale Goodson, generally known as Mouse, unfolds. Very bright, he had three times failed the examination to become a certified super hero and gain entry to the League, instead becoming a sidekick for a while and opening a small electronics repair shop. Then the Alpha League come calling: he's been implicated in a criminal activity committed by an old friend wearing equipment Mouse had designed especially for him. Mouse goes on the run, after all, he has to save the world.

A bit predictable, it's true, but so delightfully written, fast paced, lots of action and, at times, rather comic action - especially a bar fight. The characters are glorious. Such fun throughout. Narration is by Mikael Naramore, as usual, again his deepish baritone lending gravitas, his pace accompanying the excitement of the text, his intonation excellent and each character individually voiced. A fine performance.

My thanks to the rights holder of Mouse's Tale who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy, via Audiobook Boom. Totally stand alone, this novel still recalls some of the protagonists in other books, notably the Kid Sensation stories. Such fun, and recommended.

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fantastic

another fantastic audiobook from the pen of Kevin Hardman and narrated by Mikael Naramore, I love this series of audiobooks

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Great Super Hero Adventure

Even though I have never read any of the other books in this series I really enjoyed this story, there were plenty of twists along the way to keep you guessing where things might be heading. The characters are somewhat predictable in their personalty traits when paired up to a power but this doesn't detract from the story at all. Mikael Naramore does another great job with the narration and remains one of my favourites.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and it has made me look into reading the rest of the series.

Please note that I was provided with a free copy of this audiobook to give a non-biased review.

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Entertaining Superhero Action

I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Mouse's Tale is set before Sensation which is book one of the Kid Sensation series and is Mouse's story which is great because Mouse is the mysterious character in the series of which we never really know anything about. The narrator is the same as the Kid Sensation series and has done another excellent job with this audiobook, lending his voice to bring depth to the many characters and life to the story as a whole.

During this story we find out Mouse's extraordinary gift and powers along with some of his background and his inherent goodness. As with most of these stories it is filled with action, humour and plenty of twists, but the superheroes prevail in the end. The ending also links in nicely with the Kid Sensation series. A worthwhile listen to anyone who loves superhero stories, especially those who have listened to or read the Kid Sensation series.

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Definitely an alpha book-in a league of its own

I have listened to all the books in the Kid Sensation series and loved them, so was glad to see Mouse had a story all of his own. It was great to find out more about this character, in the Kid Sensation books you keep getting little hints as to Mouse's past and I really enjoy this book where the author weaved them altogether. You don't need to have read the previous books to enjoy it, as it can be taken as a stand alone book but I think it really adds to the enjoyment if you have met him in previous books. He is also a fun character and I liked his first introduction into the big league's- namely his interaction between the other super hero's. With lots of action and a little romance this book sure added a punch to the series.
Mouse a simple repairman is questioned by the Alpha league super hero's when one of his gadgets is used to rob a museum and the suspect is killed in the ensuing battle. The only thing is, Mouse is no ordinary guy and when it becomes obvious that they aren't just going to leve him alone to live his simple life he has to stop playing defensive and go on the attack but what he and the Alpha team doesn't know is that there are more sinister plans in the work.
I can't wait to see who the author writes about next.
The narrator does a brilliant job and I might have to see what other books he has narrated as I know if he is reading them then they are going to be good.

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Subtle powers make for an interesting listen

This was the first book I have encountered that is set in this universe, so I cannot be sure if I am missing something by starting with this one, but it did seem like a good introduction with the focus on a single hero with fairly subtle powers rather than a flashy team.

The main character in this book was a likeable one, far more so than the mostly overbearing and obnoxious 'Alpha League' team members who were so annoying at times that they made me less interested in reading books that focused on them for most of it.

The narrator did a good job with enhancing this story, helping to make the main character more interesting and keeping the supporting cast sufficiently distinctive from each other too.

Overall, I would be very interested in reading more about Mouse and to a lesser extent other characters in this universe.

[Note - I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.]

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