Reviewed by:
Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long-time book discussion leader

The Dead Sea squirrels: Nutty study buddies
Author:
Mike Nawrocki
Publisher:
Tyndale Kids
Date:
September 2019
Format:
Paperback
Length:
109 pages
Review:
The Dead Sea squirrels is a series for younger readers featuring squirrels Merle and Pearl, dried out and salted and left in a Dead Sea cave in 70 AD. 1950 years later they are squirreled away in Michael Gomez’s backpack and rehydrated in a rainstorm. The series relates their escapades with Michael and his friends.
In Nutty Study Buddies, amid many antics including rodent roller skating, Pearl offers some much-needed math tutoring to Michael but will he take the time to accept and actually study? All that amid keeping their existence a secret from Michael’s folks and satisfying Pearl’s fascination with collecting nuts. This is a fast and funny read, kids will love it.
ASSESSMENT
Rating (1 to 5):
4
Suggested Audience:
Ages 6-10, grade level 2-3
Christian Impact:
This particular book in the series features, in a humorous way, lessons on hard work and honesty.
Other Notes (Optional):
Includes:
-character profiles
-Dr. Gomez’s historical handbook
-about the author
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