The Great American Mousical (a Broadway Tale)

The star of a theater troupe of mice disappears just before opening night in this charming middle-grade novel from New York Times bestselling mother-daughter duo Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton, with show-stopping illustrations from Tony Walton--now in full-color for the first time!

In this loving valentine to life in the theater, we join a delightful cast, follow a daring adventure, and welcome a brave new hero. This delicious tribute to the Broadway musical is written by two bestselling authors who have firsthand experience of this much-adored world.

In the heart of the great metropolis of New York City, the bright lights of Broadway shine. And down, down, down, beneath a theater known as the Sovereign, there sits a long-forgotten architect's model--the Sovereign's miniature replica.

In this secret space, an adorable troupe of theater mice busily prepare to stage their own show, Broadway Airs. Among the cast and crew are Emil, the director; Harold, the character actor; Adelaide, the diva; and young Pippin, the intern. Rehearsals are in their usual state of chaos when suddenly the production is threatened by the imminent demolition of the theater and the devastating disappearance of Adelaide.

As the clock ticks toward opening night, everyone is worried. Will the little Sovereign survive? How can they pull off the most important night in mouse theater without their star? Somehow, the show must go on!

Author: Julie Andrews,Emma Walton Hamilton
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 10/21/2025
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 9.22h x 7.39w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9781419783272
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2025

About the Author
Julie Andrews's legendary career encompasses the Broadway and London stages as well as multiple films, television shows, album releases, concert tours, directing assignments, podcasts, and the world of children's publishing. Her first two novels for children, Mandy and The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, were published in the 1970s and remain in print to this day. In 2000, the title of Dame Commander of the British Empire was bestowed upon Andrews by Queen Elizabeth II for lifetime achievements in the arts and humanities. She was married to film director Blake Edwards for forty-one years, and the couple have five children, ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Emma Walton Hamilton is an award-winning writer, producer, and arts educator. Together with her mother, Julie Andrews, she has written over thirty books for children and young adults, and cocreated and coproduced the Netflix children's television series Julie's Greenroom as well as the podcast Julie's Library. Emma's original poetry collection Door to Door was published in 2022. She serves on the faculty of Stony Brook University's MFA in creative writing and literature and directs their annual Southampton Children's Literature Conference. Tony Walton was an award-winning production designer, director, and producer. Among his many accolades are three Tony Awards, an Emmy, and an Oscar. He is equally well-represented in print and was the illustrator of the Dumpy the Dump Truck picture book series. Charles Santoso loves drawing little things in his little journal and dreaming about funny, wondrous stories. He he has illustrated the New York Times bestselling novels Wishtree, Willodeen, and Odder by Katherine Applegate, along with many picture books, including Caron Levis's Feathers Together; This Way, Charlie; and Ida, Always, as well as Joe McGee's Peanut Butter & series. His drawings and paintings have been exhibited in Australia, North America, and France, and he is based in Singapore.