Join Stikki and his mate Rella on their second
exciting adventure—full of mystery, danger, and the wonders of magic found in
the most unexpected places.
Winter has arrived in Hazy Hills Wood, covering
everything in a blanket of snow. Food is hard to find, and the animals are
getting hungry. To make things worse, there is a scary food thief on the prowl.
Stikki heads out into the cold to find his secret
stash, but when he doesn’t come home, Rella goes searching for him. A
frightening journey looms ahead as Stikki and Rella are forced to confront
their enemies and the dreaded longlegs.
Deep in the heart of the ancient wood stands the
animals’ sacred ash tree. When Brodboar the badger spots something strange high
on the tree’s branches, he is shocked by the discovery and begins to worry. Is
it a warning?
With Stikki and Rella still missing—can the woodland
animals work together to find their friends before it’s too late?
Review
This is a fun book series reminiscent of Beatrix Potter series. The fun and goodly characters take care of each other in their small wood. The book is full of good descriptions that make the wood feel lively and inviting. The story is not complex and should be easily followed by the target audience. It was exciting enough for a small child to stay engaged but interesting enough that I was eager for the next day's reading session. I loved that the short chapters gave us great flexibility on how much we could read each day.
I would recommend this as a read-aloud for children under age 8 due to elevated vocabulary. My precocious reader stumbled across many words that were unfamiliar, including "dastardly" and "mischievous." It's perfect for a cozy, little read before bed.
Purchase Links
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stikki-Squirrel-Jane-H-Wood/dp/183574351X
https://bookguild.co.uk/bookshop/young-children/stikki-the-squirrel-bLc1
https://www.waterstones.com/book/stikki-the-squirrel-tree-spirits/jane-h-wood/9781835743515
https:///books.apple.com/gb/book/stikki-the-squirrel-tree-spirits/id6758389931
https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=JGO5EQAAQBAJ&pli-1
https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/stikki-the-squirrel-tree-spirits
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GHZMQPC8
Author Bio –
Jane H. Wood is a multi-award-winning author who
enjoys writing stories for children and young adults. Jane’s wonderful animal
adventure books have captivated readers of all ages, earning her acclaim for
her vivid storytelling and enchanting illustrations that feature in her Stikki
the Squirrel books.
Jane lives in the sunny seaside town of Worthing on
the south coast of England, with her husband, Peter. She has two grown-up sons
and is a proud grandmother as well. Jane enjoys art, photography, hand crafting
activities, and writing children’s stories. Jane is an animal rights advocate
and environmentalist, and she supports a few animal welfare charities.
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