LUCKY by Chris Hill is an animal adventure that tells the story of feuding squirrel clans.
Lucky is a small, red squirrel who has been adopted by a band of gray squirrels. He quickly learns that he must develop some new skills in order to fit in and to survive in Albion Park. Along the way, he meets a cast of interesting characters including dogs, a fox, and a rival group of gray squirrels.
The author’s note provides information about the history of gray and red squirrels in the UK.
Librarians will find that this book appeals to middle grade animals lovers. Fans of the Warriors series and classics like Watership Down, The Wind in the Willows, and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMN will immediately be drawn to the characters. It’s also a good choice for readers who enjoyed the Elliot’s Park books and are ready for something a little longer.
Published by Chicken House, an imprint of Scholastic on February 23, 2016. ARC courtesy of the publisher.
