A re-issue of an O'Brien classic Cyril the Squirrel. Cyril, a lonely orphaned red squirrel, sets off from his homeland to find others of his own kind. He meets danger and difficulty and has many exciting adventures. He also has to face the question of whether he will befriend his 'cousin' the grey squirrels, whom he says he hates. Winner of a Book Award from the Reading Association of Ireland.