An acclaimed playwright's first work for children...A gentle and thoroughly original animal story.
Young Jonathan finds a small, frightened squirrel on the road and brings it home tucked inside his sneaker. But, the squirrel named Mr. Wellington is weak and listless, and fearful of the unfamiliar surroundings. Told from alternating perspectives, Jonathan's and Mr. Wellington's, this beautifully written story, enhanced with pen-and-ink wash illustrations, has all the markings of an enduring classic animal tale.
"The tale is an object lesson presented with all the correct answers in an engaging narrative."
Kirkus Reviews
"Some well-embedded information about wildlife rehabilitation, Jonathan's very real emotions, short chapters, and frequent illustrations make this an appealing choice for reluctant readers."
