Journey Beyond the Burrow

A mouse embarks on a dangerous journey to save his baby brother from a sinister evil in this exciting middle grade adventure.
There are rules every mouse must follow if they're to survive in the forest.
Tobin knows these guidelines by heart. After all, with one younger sibling, another on the way, and a best friend with a penchant for troublemaking, he needs to be prepared for anything.
But one stormy night, Tobin's safe burrow is invaded by monstrous arachnids, and his baby brother is stolen away. To save him, Tobin will have to do something he's never done before: break the rules.
Praise for Journey Beyond the Burrow
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
"Heisel's mice quest leaps beyond tired animal stories with rich plot spins and compelling characters that will entice tweens and teach them about life's journeys." -School Library Journal

Rina Heisel has written the scripts for many natural science-themed documentaries and magazine segments, a few of which have links on her website, rinaheisel.com. She is also a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. After eleven years producing educational television programs for South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Rina found she especially enjoyed writing segments centering on natural sciences. She found lots of inspiration in the animals she filmed, feeling as if she was getting a sneak peek into their secret worlds.