Scamper

About the Book

Plucked from his nest by a hawk, Scamper, a baby squirrel, escapes the death-grip of the raptor bird only to find himself lost and alone. Luck places him into the tender care of his new, adopted parent, Mother Nutworthy, a kind and experienced squirrel, who discovers that Scamper is very different from any squirrel she has ever seen. His color, size, shape, and sleeping habits are all wrong. Drowsy during the day and alert as soon as the sun sets, the insomniac Scamper ventures out into the forest night where he befriends Phinius B. Phrog, a wise, old bullfrog who becomes Scamper’s nighttime guide and mentor. Their adventures teach Scamper to recognize the pleasures, as well as the dangers that lie in the nocturnal world of the forest. In the end, the tiny squirrel must face his worst fears in order to save his loved ones and, in the ordeal, Scamper discovers why he is different and who and what he is.

About the Author

Cynthia Nill has a special affinity with her little hero Scamper. Cynthia was born in Michigan and raised in Costa Rica. She too had to learn about the anxieties, doubts, and frustrations of being different. Cynthia has worked as a bilingual secretary, freelance writer, and editorial assistant. She graduated from The University of Michigan-Flint in Communication with a double minor in writing. She co-authored the script The Trouble with Trash, an independent film for children, which aired on several Michigan PBS television stations. Scamper is her first novel. Cynthia loves writing, reading, gardening, cooking, and good conversations with good friends.