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srsanderson's review against another edition
4.0
this was really cute actually. totally wasn't in the mood for a middle grade book, but cute nonetheless.
lazygal's review against another edition
3.0
I've been a huge fan of Thornton W. Burgess' animal stories for years, and had hopes for this but... it misses. There's some charm, and the story of lost squirrels and friendship will amuse readers, but really? Find some Burgess. That's how it's done.
literarystrawberry's review
2.0
Eh. Squirrels. Anthropomorphism. Message about the importance of trees. Cute enough, but nothing to blow your mind. Of course, I guess I have to accept the fact that I'm not really the target audience anymore; I probably would have enjoyed this more if I was younger.
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
While eating a peanut butter sandwich one day, the author is approached by a squirrel who tells her a miraculous story of survival and adventure. Jed, a gray squirrel, was carried off by hawk, but miraculously escaped and landed among a colony of red squirrels. While staying with them he learned of powerful machinery that was cutting down trees and heading towards his home grove. With the help of several other brave squirrels, he raced home to warn his community before it was too late. But could he get there in time? And would the squirrels believe the peril they were in? An fun fable with an important ecological moral. Recommended for grades 2-4.
barbaragorgon's review against another edition
3.0
The kids at work are really into this book, so I was excited to read it. To be perfectly honest, I skipped a lot of the middle because I found it to be pretty dull and meandering, but I can see why kids find it imaginative and fun. It reminded me of all the animal books I liked growing up, but as an adult I found it way too slow. I really did like the writing style, particularly the narration and the asides/footnotes. I love a children's book that doesn't speak down to its audience. and this book definitely embraces its readers and includes them in the adventure without oversimplifying.
sean67's review
2.0
Fairly uninspiring anthropomorphic adventure about squirrels and adventure to rescue friend.
railyuhreads's review
4.0
My daughter (7) will rarely sit through a chapter book. But her teacher read this at school and she loved it so much she asked me to read it to her as well. This book has just the right kind of adventure and humor for the younger side of MG.
rachelynnreads's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Amazing, funny, insightful, creative!!! Definitely one to read over and over.
hsims333's review against another edition
4.0
This book is written with humorous word-play and engaging illustrations throughout. Four squirrels find themselves out of their comfort zone and on an unintended adventure. One squirrel is carried away by a hawk and finally escapes to find himself in a new society. His friends bravely set off to find him. They experience a new culture as they meet squirrels with different accents and encounter new foods. They also learn of a danger heading rapidly toward their own community. Can they find their way home in time to convince their families to relocate as the humans encroach on their homes?
This book includes footnotes, an introduction and epilogue. It offers an imaginative peek into squirrel societies and personalities. The names of squirrels and dialect of the squirrels may be difficult for some readers, but these same elements make for a very entertaining read aloud.
This book includes footnotes, an introduction and epilogue. It offers an imaginative peek into squirrel societies and personalities. The names of squirrels and dialect of the squirrels may be difficult for some readers, but these same elements make for a very entertaining read aloud.