The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel

The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel

The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel chronicles the escapades of Chatterer the Red Squirrel, who’s known throughout the Green Forest as a mischief maker. Narrowly escaping the clutches of Shadow the Weasel and Redtail the Hawk, the bushy-tailed little fellow decides to leave the forest for a new home. Unfortunately, Chatterer leaves only to learn that curiosity, carelessness, and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles.

• About the Author: Author and editor of numerous children’s books, Thornton W. Burgess was also a noted conservationist. In writing for youngsters he combined a gift for storytelling with his love of the outdoors. He created an entertaining menagerie of animals whose adventures he skillfully recounted in a series of charming fables. In them, he taught young readers about nature. Furthermore, he encouraged them to love the “lesser folk in fur and feathers.”