Bound To Stay Bound

Booklist - 03/01/2025 Cordelia and Isaac have just set a fallen squirrel nest back on its branch when a messenger pigeon drops in with a missive for Cordelia: her rat friend, Fenton, needs a word with her at the Central Park Zoo. It’s just another day in Cordelia’s extraordinary life: raised by squirrels in Central Park, she’s fluent in both Chittering (the squirrel language) and English. When Cordelia and Isaac arrive at the zoo, Fenton is talking with the sea lions, who insist that a terrifying creature is stalking the grounds at night. Isaac, Cordelia, and Fenton decide to solve the monster mystery and set the park right, but it quickly becomes apparent that there’s more to the beast than meets the eye. This latest installment of the sweet Squirlish series is packed with hilarious high jinks along with compassionate contemplation; established fans will find more to love, and newcomers will quickly find their footing. Amusing illustrations add visual interest, and the brisk, witty text makes for a breezy read. A wonderfully offbeat exploration of the pleasure in finding a pack. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.