Squidge - Robin Horsham FRSA

This is the true story of a boy and a wild grey squirrel who chose him.

Set against the open skies of the Kentish North Downs and the quiet rhythm of a 1960s family estate, Squidge is a deeply moving memoir of friendship, trust, and the unexpected bonds that shape our lives.

What begins as a chance encounter becomes something extraordinary - a wild creature, free by nature, choosing to stay. Squidge was never owned, never tamed, and never confined. Instead, he became part of the family, moving between the wild and the warmth of home with a quiet understanding all his own.

Told with warmth, humour, and honesty, this is more than a story about an animal. It is a reflection on childhood, on kindness, and on the rare moments when the natural world reaches back and meets us halfway.

At its heart, Squidge is about love without possession - and the courage to let go when the time comes.

Some friendships leave a mark that lasts a lifetime.
Even after they return to the wild.