HERE'S THE STORY IN A NUTSHELL:

I NEVER leave my nut tree. It's way too dangerous out there. I could encounter germs, poison ivy or sharks.

If danger comes along, I'm prepared. I have antibacterial soap, Band-Aids and a parachute.

But things really get shaken up later in the book when I'm forced out of my tree by a vicious intruder!

Will I survive this ordeal? Will I undergo a life-changing experience? Will I discover my true inner self?

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HERE'S THE STORY IN A NUTSHELL:

I DON'T have a friend. It's way too dangerous. I could get BITTEN.

But when I spot a perfectly safe candidate for a friend, I'm prepared. I have a name tag, mittens, a mirror and a lemon to make the PERFECT FIRST IMPRESSION.

All goes well until my PLAN takes a surprising turn, and suddenly I'm pursued tooth and tail by a four-legged individual!

Will I survive this ordeal?

Will I find my kindred spirit?

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