he character from The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate helps animals big and small in this first book in a chapter book series by a Newbery Honor author.
 
When soft-hearted Travis discovers an abandoned baby skunk, he can't help but bring him home and take care of him. Stinky, as Travis names him, settles in pretty well. But when Travis discovers Stinky's litter mate Winky who is in need of some help, things get complicated around the Tate house. One skunk is a piece of cake; two is just asking for trouble. Will Travis and Callie be able to keep the critters away from Mother's careful eyes—and nose?
 
Contributor Bio(s)
 
Jacqueline Kelly is the author of The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate, Return to the Willows, and the Newbery Honor book The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate. Born in New Zealand, she now lives with her husband and too many cats and dogs in Austin, Texas. jacquelinekelly.com