Together they set off on an agate-finding expedition at Badger s favorite spot on Endless Lake. And he’s a skunk that even enjoys inviting flocks of neighborhood chickens over to the house for popcorn and story time. Hedgehog, announces his plan to come for the Book Review as soon as it thumps on the doorstep, Skunk decides an adventure will solve Badger s problems as well as his own. A skunk who upsets Badger’s world and touches Badger’s tools. And he’s a happy, talkative, always-moving-about skunk.

With that, Badger now has a new roommate. I expect you’re busy with Important Rock Work!” I would wait for a reply, but Skunk’s living situation is so precarious, so I will take your lack of response as agreement. In a previous letter I asked for your thoughts but have heard nothing. “I hope this arrangement doesn’t come as a shock. She also sent three lengthy letters beforehand-letters that the important-rock-business-minded Badger had not yet found time to read-to explain her reasons why. The problem is, Aunt Lula sent Skunk over herself. So, when Skunk comes strolling in the front door of said brownstone with a slick how-do-you-do and a decidedly skunky grin, Badger is more than ready to throw him right back out on his skunky tail.

In fact, as the sole resident of his aunt Lula’s brownstone, Badger is very contentedly happy to devote his day to a solo life befitting of a serious rock scientist. In fact, he isn’t one for enjoying other animals at all! He’s much more comfortable slipping into his safety glasses-with hammers, chisels and brushes at the ready-and doing some Important Rock Work in his specially set-aside rock room. Amy Timberlakes novels for young readers have received a Newbery Honor, an Edgar Award, a Golden Kite Award, and the China Times Best.

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