The Silver Tide – Michael Tod

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In The Silver Tide, Michael Tod crafts a captivating tale of survival and resistance in the heart of the Dorset countryside. A peaceful community of Red squirrels finds their idyllic world threatened by the encroachment of the Silver Tide—Grey squirrels who, armed with their knowledge of numbers and control of the powerful Stone Force, are spreading across the land. As the Grey squirrels colonize, the Reds are forced to flee and seek refuge, but they are not without their own strengths. Marguerite, known as the Bright One, Oak the Cautious, and Tamarisk the Tactless lead a group of brave squirrels determined to defend their home.

Marguerite discovers that the Reds have the potential to master numbers and, with the aid of the mysterious Woodstock, harness new powers to fight back against the growing menace. In a story that will resonate with fans of other animal epics like Watership Down and Duncton Wood, Tod weaves a narrative filled with adventure, courage, and the bond between creatures fighting for survival in a changing world.

As the first book in The Woodstock Saga, The Silver Tide sets the stage for an epic journey filled with hope, determination, and a fight for the future of the Red squirrels.