The Road to Apple Dumpling Bridge

<p>It's 1939. The woodland creatures of Gosport are enjoying their annual fete at Fort Rowner with dancing cake-baking and a dazzling air display by the Red Sparrows. But war will soon shatter their joy. Admiral Gizor the evil grey squirrel that rules Portsmouth dreams of a 'pedigree' society and invades Gosport in order to exterminate its red squirrels. Gosport is alluring for another reason too: Gizor has long suspected that an ancient holy relic - an acorn carved by Hudsonicus the animal god - is hidden there. With that in his grasp he could rule the world.</p><p>Agatha Mumby a feisty red squirrel joins a small band of resistance fighters. With her comrades - a moody mole a dopey white rabbit and an eager-to-please seagull - she sets out on a perilous journey that will take her into the heart of enemy territory. Armed only with a riddle given to her by a friendly squirrel monk can she crack the code in time?</p><p>In this gripping novel for young adults (12+) and adults too K L Knowles draws you into a world where the landscape seems familiar - from the Alver Valley and Priddy's Hard to Portsmouth Dockyard and Portchester Castle - but is not the world you know. </p>