Mouse Guard by David Peterson

The Mouse Guard has been fighting battles with serpents, wolves, and large carnivores for ages. They have many loyal members in their group of "protectors." However, now there is a traitor named Midnight. He was given a map of Lockhaven for the invasion with his army, a group called the "Black Axe." He has also stolen the legendary black axe from one of the original members of the guard. The army is set to invade at dawn when everything spirals out of control...

review by Dory T.