The Girl in the Tree (1)

Written by Ellen Potter

Part of the Squirlish series

A girl raised by squirrels seeks her first human friend.

3.8 Goodreads · 82 ratings

112 pages· ~670L

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Bookroo's summary

Cordelia, raised by squirrels in Central Park, leaps into a new world when she discovers a gymnastics class. Her squirrel upbringing makes her a natural gymnast, but can she navigate the complexities of human friendship? As she balances between her wild roots and the desire to connect, Cordelia embarks on a journey to find her place—not quite a girl, more than a squirrel. Will she make a friend, or remain an outsider in both worlds? Join Cordelia as she discovers what it truly means to be 'squirlish.'

From the publisher

A girl raised by squirrels in Central Park tries to make human friends in this laugh-out-loud, highly illustrated first book in a new chapter book series perfect for fans of Sophie Mouse and Critter Club! Cordelia is a girl who lives in a tree in Central Park. Found as a baby and raised by an adoring squirrel named Shakespeare, Cordelia acts just like any other young squirrel, leaping across treetops, chasing her squirrel friends, and sleeping in her treehouse. Still, she wonders what it would be like to have a human friend, and when she stumbles into a gymnastics class, it seems like she might have her chance. Living in a tree might have made Cordelia an exceptional gymnast, but people skills are a whole other matter. Even if Cordelia can’t fully fit in with the other kids, can she at least make one friend? Cordelia starts her journey to be–not exactly a girl, but more than a squirrel–squirlish!

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