Ages 7 to 12 years. In this second Stanley Park Tale, Sammy Squirrel and Rodney Raccoon, intent on finding their 'crow-napped' bird friend Judy, leave the safety of their park home to search for her in the big, busy city of Vancouver. Encouraged by old park friends like Renee Rabbit and Squirty Skunk, the two woodland creatures step boldly into the unknown. Finding themselves in the heart of the city at the underground Animal Inn and facing mystery and uncertainty at every turn, Sammy and Rodney get help from new friends Ferdinand Fox and Mortimer Mole. The two park dwellers' courage and determination are sharply tested as the search for Judy Crow becomes more challenging than they ever could have imagined.
Duane Lawrence is a retired high school language teacher who lives in Vancouver, Canada and enjoys regular walks in beautiful Stanley Park. It was during one leisurely stroll in the park that he decided to write a book for children about the animals that live there. His book Sammy Squirrel & Rodney Raccoon: A Stanley Park Tale was chosen as one of the top 100 recommended books by elementary school teachers in celebration of the BCTFs 100th anniversary. Duane has taught in Japan, England and Canada. He speaks English, French and Japanese.