The Secret Life of the Flying Squirrel
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
16 May 2023
Summary
Follow a year in the life of Volans, a flying squirrel, as she glides in the night air to hunt for food, deftly avoids danger from a raccoon, and gives birth to three tiny pups before preparing once again for the coming winter.
Emerging at night from a cosy nest high in a tree, Volans the flying squirrel glides down. Although called a “flying” squirrel, she actually doesn’t fly-she glides using fur-covered flaps. Her instincts lead her to her hidden cache of food. She is also looking …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781635925296 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1635925290 |
| Author: | Laurence Pringle |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Astra Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 16 May 2023 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 229mm |
| Series: | The Secret Life |
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Critics Review
“In this seventh in Pringle’s notable Secret Life series, readers follow Volans, a southern flying squirrel: gliding, foraging, finding a suitable den, raising three tiny babies, and storing food for winter. Garchinsky’s digital paintings bring this beguiling glider to life… an intriguing introduction to a nocturnal and secretive forest dweller.”—Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Laurence Pringle
Laurence Pringle has written more than 100 books for children and teenagers, including the Strange and Wonderful series and The Secret Life of the Red Fox, among other award-winning science titles. Internationally, his books have sold more than 3 million copies.
Kate Garchinsky was born and raised just upstream of John Heinz Natural Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum and received her BFA in illustration from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, with a focus in nature and children’s literature. She is the illustrator of several of the Secret Life books by Laurence Pringle.
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