10-year-old Flora rescues a squirrel from a near death encounter with the vacuum cleaner. Much to her surprise, she discovers that the squirrel has the ability to fly and type poetry. Flora names the squirrel Ulysses and hides him in her room. This is where Ulysses pours out his creations and dreams of being a superhero on Flora's mother's typewriter. Rich vocabulary and charming illustrations bring this magical tale of love, forgiveness and friendship alive and will charm many sophisticated readers.
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