Character encyclopedia
Chatterer the Red Squirrel
Chatterer the Red Squirrel is one of the memorable neighbors of Green Meadows.
Green Meadows model
This is a Green Meadows adaptation model, inspired by the storybook world and clearly distinct from the original Cady illustrations.
Original illustrations
These historical reference plates are shown separately from the modern adaptation model.
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Character encyclopedia
Personality
The narrator calls him a great boaster.
Home
He always lived in the Green Forest, until fear of Shadow drove him out.
Friends and relationships
Rivals and neighbors: Sammy Jay is his trickster rival, yet Sammy wants no real harm for him. His sharp tongue starts quarrels with Happy Jack Squirrel and Buster Bear. Hunters and dangers: Shadow the Weasel, Reddy Fox, Redtail the Hawk, Roughleg the Hawk and Black Cat all hunt him.
Interesting facts
- He scolds and calls others names, for fun or just from habit.
- He raids Farmer Brown's corn-crib and hides the corn in several places.
- He plays bold tricks, pulling Redtail the Hawk's tail feather and fooling Peter Rabbit.
Book appearances
- The Adventures of Reddy Fox; The Adventures of Johnny Chuck; The Adventures of Peter Cottontail; The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum; The Adventures of Grandfather Frog; The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel; The Adventures of Sammy Jay; The Adventures of Buster Bear; The Adventures of Prickly Porky; The Adventures of Old Man Coyote; The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver; The Adventures of Bob White