The Outermost Mouse loves her life at the tip of the beach. She has blue sky above and sand as warm and soft as her mother below. Best of all is the house, a huge nest she has made her own. There are jam-jar posies, lanterns full of gold, and a clock that tick-tocks her to sleep at night. But a storm is coming. When the sky goes dark and a cold wind rises, the little mouse must do everything she can to protect her home. Even though she’s small enough to fit into a teacup, the Outermost Mouse is smart, strong, and brave—and ready to face the wild waves.
“A triumphant tale of defending what you love.? —Kirkus, starred review
Lauren Wolk is best known for her novels, including the New York Times bestselling novel Wolf Hollow, which won a 2017 Newbery Honor, the 2016 New England Book Award, a 2017 Jane Addams Honor, the 2018 Massachusetts Book Award, and other honors. Lauren’s latest novel, Candle Island, published in 2025, was a finalist for the New England Book Award.
Additionally, Lauren is a visual artist represented by the Larkin Gallery (Provincetown and Harwich Port), and an award-winning poet and filmmaker. The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod recently named Lauren 2026 Artist of the Year, along with her InkLines Project co-founder Jackie Reeves. Wolk was also awarded a 2026 Creative Individuals grant by the MA Cultural Council. The Outermost Mouse is her first children’s picture book, with two more picture books in progress.
