Witness, a squirrel happily living on the food waste in Manhattan, learns that the world is being threatened by the immense trash. (Refer to Book 2 of the environmental picture book series- New York’s Fall) Witness also learns that his cousins in Europe, the red squirrels, are in danger of becoming extinct. In order to experience Paris, a city that tries to solve environmental problems, and inquire after his endangered cousins, Witness leaves for Paris. When Witness arrives in Paris, he notices that most of the trash cans do not have food waste. Although Witness is initially frustrated that he has nothing to eat, he also becomes hopeful at the idea that this is a clean environment with no trash. Meanwhile, Witness meets and gets some food from a young boy named Hugo and Hugo’s dog Ciel who both live in Paris. Witness asks Hugo and Ciel about the efforts Paris has made for its environment and whether Paris has changed according to these efforts. Together with Hugo and Ciel, who are unable to answer Witness’s questions, Witness goes on to the Orsay Museum and the Eiffel Tower for answers.
What made Paris feel so threatened that they decided to change?
Will Witness be able to meet his endangered red squirrel cousins in Paris?What influences will Witness make to Hugo, Ciel, and Chelsea from London during his trip to Paris?