
By Mike Nawrocki, Luke Séguin-Magee (Illustrator)
Part of the The Dead Sea Squirrels series
Ancient squirrels face a fluffy nemesis in a modern world.
Merle and Pearl, ancient squirrels from Jesus' time, awaken in modern Tennessee. As they navigate fancy costumes and upgraded hamster houses, a dinner invitation seems promising. But not all new friends have good intentions. With Michael's help, they must learn that kindness counts, even when facing their fluffiest adversary. Will their 21st-century adventure lead to unexpected challenges?
Continue the series Kirkus Reviews said will make kids “undoubtedly laugh out loud” with “plenty of humor to tickle young readers” and recommended for fans of Big Nate and Stink!Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, is back with more adventures with Michael and his friends!Fancy costumes, an upgraded hamster house, and a dinner invitation? Sounds like Merle and Pearl are really coming up in the world now that they’re settling into the 21st century. But maybe this invitation to share acorns with new friends isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. It’s another hilarious adventure with Merle and Pearl as they learn that kindness counts, even when you’re facing your biggest (and fluffiest) nemesis.
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