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nerdygnome's review against another edition
4.0
This kids' book was adorable and made for a great family read aloud. Even my eleven year old was caught up in the adventures of Phoenix, and my nine year old was beaming through the entire last chapter. It's not a classic story in the way that I'd hang on to it for years (the only reason I didn't give it five stars, though I was tempted) but it's an all-around solid and entertaining book, with really positive messages about friendship, taking risks, persistence, loyalty, and self acceptance. So cute and wholesome.
cjeziorski's review against another edition
4.0
Creative tale focused on a squirrel who gets carried from New Jersey to Manhattan by a hawk, and then ends up living with wharf rats. The animals work together to thwart gentrification of their old pier. Cute story for people who like the animal view of the world.
audreylee's review
3.0
This was a cute animal story but for some reason it felt so long. The interesting bits were interspersed with some pretty slow sections. I did like the sense of community and the friendships formed along the way. Good but not great.
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