Crickets in Times Square (a trip to Chester)

Chester the cricket never wanted to leave the grassland in rural Connecticut, but he jumped into the picnic basket because of his gluttony and was taken to the most prosperous Times Square subway station in new york. In new york, where human feelings are indifferent, the lucky Chester meets the clever and slightly philistine Tucker Mouse and the loyal and honest Henry Cat, and also meets the owner who loves it-the boy Mario. Chester Cricket repaid his friends' sincere friendship with his wonderful musical talent, helped Mario's family get out of trouble and became a performer who shocked the whole of new york!

Tucker:

He is an interesting little mouse. He often wears a funny and lovely smile. He lives in an abandoned drainage pipe at Times Square subway station in new york, USA. His home is in a mess, with change and waste paper everywhere. Chester and Henry are his friends. Tucker's personality is cheerful and excitable. It used to be Chester's agent when he became famous, and even exchanged his life savings [the small change just mentioned] for Chester's freedom.

Chester:

It is a cricket with special musical talent, even a musical genius. A long time ago, it lived in Connecticut, and an accident brought it to new york. Since then, it has been treated as a pet by a little boy named Mario, who lives in the Times Square subway station in new york, USA, in the newsstand of Bai Lini's house. Because of his musical talent, Bai Lini's family was excited for several days.

Henry:

It is a lovely cat and lives in an abandoned sewer in new york, USA. It's not easy to panic when something happens. He looks like a gentleman. It is very good friends with Tucker and Chester. Together with Tucker, it tried to help Chester out of trouble. [Although it didn't succeed, it was also a gift! ] and invited Chester to their home for dinner.

Mario:

A little boy from a poor family likes small animals very much, adopted Chester and bought a very beautiful cage for Chester with his pocket money. He once had to go to work because Chester accidentally ate half a binary bill, in exchange for Chester's freedom. Of course, Mario is also very sensible. Mario will never object to his mother unless it is a special case [Mother wants to get rid of Chester].

Mario's mother:

She is a strong woman, much stronger than she admits. It's a typical housewife. Unless Mario and his father walk to the last stop together, you can hit your mother, hehe, don't even think about it. Because mom has an unusual position in the family. Mother hates insects, but she likes listening to Chester sing. Mom hums a few words occasionally, and her voice is really good.

Mario's father:

He is tall and slightly hunched, but he always shows a kind look. At home, my father is fair. He will vote for whoever does the right thing. On the whole, my father still supports Mario to raise Chester.

George selden (1929) was born in Connecticut, USA, and his original name was george szell Thompson. After graduating from Yale University, he intended to develop in the direction of script writing, but with the encouragement of his friends, he embarked on the road of writing children's novels. His first book was published in 1956, but it didn't attract much attention. What really made him famous was 196 1 Cricket in Times Square, which won the silver prize of newbury Children's Literature Prize. This book received rave reviews after its publication, and it still sells well in the American market, which established Selton's position in the field of children's literature.