The Whispering Box by Willow Lake

Previously

…The Rat looked at the map, then at the happy, panting faces of the mice. He felt a warmth spread through him, a feeling of camaraderie he’d never experienced before. This was far better than exploring alone. “Yes,” the Rat agreed, a grin spreading across his face. “Let’s follow it. Together.” And so, with the talking box nestled carefully on the Rat’s back, and the map unfurled in the eager paws of the mice, the unlikely band of adventurers set off into the deeper woods, their journey now guided by a shared purpose and the promise of a secret revealed. The forest seemed to hold its breath, waiting to see what wonders their teamwork would uncover next.