Little Mitchell: The Story of a Mountain Squirrel

One tiny squirrel, fallen from his nest on the highest peak in the Appalachians, finds himself rescued by a stranger and launched into the adventure of a lifetime. Little Mitchell is barely days old when the lady discovers him shivering at the foot of a chestnut tree on Mount Mitchell, the only survivor of his litter. She tucks him into her jacket, feeds him condensed milk from a spoon, and names him after the mountain where his life began. What follows is a tender, rollicking journey across the early twentieth century American landscape. From the log cabin at the mountain's base, Little Mitchell travels by wagon, car, and train, tucked in pockets and peeking from boxes, getting into the harmless mischief that makes children giggle. When they finally reach Boston, the little squirrel continues his adventures in a world far from his mountain home. The book radiates the gentle wonder of a child discovering the world, and the animal companion who makes every journey magical.