Nuts to You

Written and illustrated by Lynne Rae Perkins

Two squirrels embark on a daring rescue mission to save their friend from a hawk's clutches.

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288 pages· 21,959 words· Est. 3 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

When their friend is snatched by a hawk, squirrels TsTs and Chai embark on a perilous journey to rescue him. As they navigate new territories, they encounter unexpected allies and face dangers from predators and humans alike. Will they find Jed alive, and what secrets of squirrel society will they uncover along the way? This adventure is filled with humor, heart, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship.

From the publisher

How far would you go for a friend? In Nuts to You, the funny and moving illustrated novel by Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins, two squirrels go very far indeed to save a friend who has been snatched up by a hawk.Nuts to You “begs to be read aloud. Another completely original and exceptional package from Perkins,” said the Horn Book. Nuts to You features black-and-white art by the author on every page.Jed, TsTs, and Chai are the very best of friends. So when Jed is snatched up by a hawk and carried away to another realm, TsTs and Chai resolve to go after him. Mysteriously, the hawk has dropped him. They saw it. Jed could be alive. New communities are discovered, new friends are made, huge danger is encountered (both man-made and of the fox and bobcat variety) and the mysteries of squirrel culture are revealed. Nuts to You is wholly original, funny, lively, and thought-provoking. Publishers Weekly said, “Readers will relish the squirrels’ adventures, as well as Perkins’s laugh-aloud illustrations and equally witty footnotes.”Includes an introduction, epilogue, and footnotes throughout, as well as original exclusive material from the author.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 288
Words: 21,959
Reading age: 8–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 560L

Themes & topics

Books about squirrels and chipmunks Books about rescues and rescuing Books about friendship Books about survival stories Books about the environment

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When Jed is taken by the hawk, it starts a long journey that leads to him gaining information that helps save his home. Have you ever had something happen that wasn't pleasant, but helped you later on?

Jed's friends follow him to bring him back home. How can you help your friends with things they might be dealing with?

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