This is a children's book (ages 6 to 12) concerning a mouse who learns magic from a mysterious magician who lives in a castle in the middle of a lake. Her apprenticeship with him is a learning experience as she matures and learns the many wonders but also responsibilities along the magical path. The book can be read on a number of levels, meaning an older child and even an adult would enjoy the story. The originality of the imagery and magical "lessons" make CHANTERELLE THE MOUSE unusual among children's books.