Tucker's Countryside - A Classic Animal Fantasy Adventure
When Chester Cricket sends an urgent message through John Robin to his friends in Times Square, Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat know they must act. Their friend needs help in the Old Meadow, where bulldozers and construction threaten to destroy the countryside home Chester and his friends love.
From City to Country
Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat leave their familiar subway station home for an unfamiliar world. The Old Meadow faces encroaching houses and development that will ruin the natural habitat where Chester lives and where the town's children play. These city-dwelling creatures must adapt to country life while finding food and shelter in this new environment.
A Story of Environmental Conservation and Friendship
This chapter book follows the beloved characters as they devise a plan to save their friends' home from destruction. The story addresses environmental themes through the lens of animal characters facing habitat loss, making it an engaging read for children learning about nature conservation.
Part of the Chester Cricket Series
Tucker's Countryside continues the adventures of Chester Cricket and his friends, building on the relationships established in earlier books. Young readers who enjoyed the Times Square setting will follow these characters into new territory as they face different challenges together.
Award-Winning Author and Illustrator
George Selden (1929-1989) created the Chester Cricket adventures along with The Genie of Sutton Place, recognized as one of School Library Journal's Best Books of the Year. Garth Williams (1912-1996) illustrated all of George Selden's Chester Cricket books, bringing the same artistic skill he applied to Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and the Little House books.
Perfect for Independent and Read-Aloud Sessions
This paperback edition from Square Fish suits children ages 9-12, whether reading independently or during family read-aloud time. The chapter book format provides an accessible entry point for middle-grade readers developing their reading skills while enjoying a classic animal fantasy story.
