Shaggycoat: The Biography of a Beaver

"Shaggycoat: The Biography of a Beaver" by Clarence Hawkes, is a tale set in the wild that chronicles a beaver's life journey. Readers are introduced to Shaggycoat early in the story, where he's compelled to leave his home with his grandfather because humans attacked their habitat at Beaver City in search of their pelts. The narrative shows the daily lives of beavers before the attack, their relationships with their families, and how awful it was to suddenly be kicked out of their home. As Shaggycoat runs away, he must face many new dangers and deal with losing his grandfather, leaving him all alone to struggle for survival.