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.”