Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel (Dramatic Reading)

Description

Author and editor of numerous children's books, Thornton W. Burgess was also a noted conservationist. In writing for youngsters he combined a gift for storytelling with his love of the outdoors, creating an entertaining menagerie of animals whose adventures he skillfully recounted in a series of charming fables. In them, he taught young readers about nature and encouraged them to love the "lesser folk in fur and feathers."<br /><br /> In this delightfully told tale, Burgess chronicles the escapades of Chatterer the Red Squirrel, who's known throughout the Green Forest as a mischief maker. Narrowly escaping the clutches of Shadow the Weasel and Redtail the Hawk, the bushy-tailed little fellow decides to leave the forest for a new home, only to learn that curiosity, carelessness, and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles.<br /><br /> First published in 1915, this engaging story will charm readers of all ages — as well as young listeners.<br /><br /> Recorded by students of Houghton College in Houghton, NY<br><br> Characters:<br> Mercedes Miller: Narrator<br> Joe Miner: Chatterer<br> Hannah Messerschmidt: Reddy, Pussy, Boy, Voices<br> Kaitlyn McKinney: Sammy, Mom, Porky, Tommy<br> Robert Kuchar: Peter, Farmer, Shadow