Sliver and Slice, two bachelor mouse misers living in an abandoned car whose trunk doubles as a "mousery", are averse to the company of neighbors and visitors alike.

Marlene Gawron of the School Library Journal offered commentary on the "realistic illustrations" and added that the "enjoyable story is beautifully executed".

[2] The Horn Book and Kirkus Reviews opined that Kurt Cyrus' work rose above the "tedious rhyme",[5] "pedestrian text",[1] and "cutesy verses".

[1] Publishers Weekly's staff shared similar sentiments, and commented prior to the title's publication: "[I]t is unclear what exactly motivates the change in the older mice: the mousekins' obvious need, their excellent behavior or the memories they evoke.

"[3] In early 2001, The Mousery was one of five winners in the "Books for Young People" category at the 52nd annual Christopher Awards.