"You never know where some little, unexpected thing might take you." You need to pay more attention to what's going on around you. This lesson was learned by eleven year old Nell when she investigates a squeaking sound and rescues a baby squirrel. She and her brothers rescue and raise Mantha and Jess, orphaned siblings. Nell researches online for facts and care instructions and fails to heed the advice to turn the squirrels over to an animal rehabilitator. Nell discovers that one lie leads to others and can seriously undermine trust. There are many interesting facts about squirrels, moths, and other wildlife in this great fall read aloud. During her grounding for dishonesty, Nell and her family have a cookout and cake and ice cream to celebrate her twelfth birthday.
Mark Twain Award Nominee 2012-13
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