A blue crab and a sea gull worry they will lose an endagered-species friend, a fox squirrel.

Chadwick the Crab and Bernie the Sea Gull are worried that theyre going to lose a good friend forever. Hester, a Delmarva fox squirrel, has discovered a book telling her she is on the endangered species list.

Not only that, a mysterious monster is lurking around Shady Creek. All this happens just when Chadwick and Esmerelda are getting ready to welcome their family home.[AuthorName]By Priscilla Cummings and Illustrated by A. R. Cohen[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Priscilla Cummings has written many favorite books for children that teach a good lesson. Her poetic style and gentle voice relate facts and personalities with a warmth children enjoy night after night. She lives with her family in Annapolis, Maryland.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]24 color illustrations[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]24 color illustrations[/ColorPattern]