Tucker the Mouse and Mario the Newsstand Boy

A character in the story who is a mouse and lives in the Times Square subway station.

The boy who helps his father run a newsstand in the Times Square subway station.

A location in New York City known for its bustling atmosphere and bright lights.

The process of collecting discarded items like paper and cloth.

The time in the evening when people return from activities like theaters and movies.

A long period of silence, specifically within the subway station.

An empty space or feeling, particularly in the subway station after the crowds leave.

The newsstand built by Mario's father, featuring neatly arranged newspapers and magazines.

A train that runs between Times Square and Grand Central in New York City, connecting subway lines on the west side to lines on the east.

A small, portable machine used for selling items, especially newspapers and magazines. It usually has a drawer to keep money.

The main character of the story, a boy who works at a newsstand in a New York City subway station.

Mario's pet mouse, who lives in the subway station and often accompanies him.

Mario's mother, who has hay fever and visits friends with Mario's father on Saturdays.

Mario's father, who smokes a pipe and makes sure the money in the newsstand's cash register is safe.

A person who operates a train, typically a subway train.

A collection of written articles and stories published regularly, usually weekly or daily.

A collection of published articles, often on a specific topic or theme, typically published regularly.

The day after Saturday, when many people have time off work or school.