Books like Squabbles by Stephen Cosgrove
When a new raccoon family arrives in the Forest of Glade, the forest residents are unsettled by a disturbing revelation. The father raccoon is discovered beating his wife and son, exposing a stark picture of domestic abuse within the animal community.
The story examines the impact of family violence on those involved and on the broader forest society, highlighting themes of abuse, resilience, and the search for justice in a world where even wildlife are not immune to human‑like conflicts.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Stephen Cosgrove
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