Fickles Wood, bordered by a lovely, gently flowing river is home to countless animals. The book follows the fortunes of Eric the Squirrel, his wife and kids, Selina, Jack and Jemima and his best friend Dave the Otter. What problems are waiting around the corner? What dangers lurk in the woods and on Dead Man's Island? Join them as they learn about their world and help each other through exciting and scary times with a big dog, a fox and a trouble making ferret. An exciting and warm story about friendship brought to life with beautiful colour illustrations by Gerald Newton.