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Synopsis
Rowan the red squirrel has to not only save his family from attack by the grey squirrels, but save his friend, too. Trouble is, she is a grey squirrel. This is an adventure where Nuthead the rabbit and the Owl help the red squirrels to finally live in peace. This is a story that deals with issues about bullying, racism, and the importance of teamwork.
Is Squirrel Wars appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
Squirrel Wars features mild peril with conflict between red and grey squirrels that addresses themes of racism and bullying through animal allegory. Violence is limited to squirrel attacks without graphic detail.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include racism and violence.
Who'll love this
Readers will enjoy an adventure about a brave squirrel who befriends someone he's supposed to be enemies with and learns that working together is stronger than prejudice.