Mystery in the Night Woods

I read this book to my 1st grade students every year around Halloween when we are studying nocturnal animals. The kids really love it. The story is about a flying squirrel who gets sent to "Far Island" because he had kidnapped Miss Owl, who he wanted to marry. He eventually escapes the island with revenge on his mind (his best friend, Bat, turned him in)and gets mixed up with some outlaws (a badger, a raccoon and other questionable night critters). There's also Judge Bullfrog and Police Chief Skunk. Flying Squirrel eventually helps solve a bank robbing mystery. It's a wonderful little story and so if you're looking for a book to read to your child, I'd recommend this one.

I've looked for this book for ten years, and can't believe I finally located it! I loved the story when I read it (circa 1975) but then lost track of the title. I knew it was about a bat and a flying squirrel, and it was called 'something...In the Night Woods.' A great mystery book for kids. Can't wait to read it again.

Like other reviewers of this book, this was one of my favorite stories. I think I checked it out of the school library a dozen times. It is entertaining and it makes you think. Both boys and girls appreciate this wonderful mystery.

I loved this book. I got it in either second or third grade (~1970) and read it over and over. The mystery was great and I felt transported to a different world. I would recommend it to any kid who likes mysteries and adventure stories. I was really pleased to see that it was reprinted and am buying a copy for my own son.