# Timmy the Flying Squirrel — Green Forest Stories character guide

> Timmy the Flying Squirrel in Green Forest Stories by Thornton W. Burgess.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Timmy

**First appearance:** 0097-xxi-whitefoot-envies-timmy

## Snapshot

A timid flying squirrel who finds unexpected courage in friendship, becoming the true neighbor Whitefoot never expected to rely on.

## Who they are

Timmy is one of the shyest of the little people, yet beside the even more fearful Whitefoot he discovers a boldness he never knew he had. Their dusk foraging trips — Timmy leaping from treetop to treetop, Whitefoot hugging the safety of his dead stub — become the heart of a quiet, watchful companionship. When Hooty the Owl glides overhead, it is Timmy's stillness and sharp eyes that keep both of them alive.

## Relationships

### [Whitefoot the Wood Mouse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/characters/whitefoot_the_wood_mouse)

_friendship_

Timmy and Whitefoot are close friends who share food and watch out for each other.

### [Whitefoot the Wood Mouse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/characters/whitefoot_the_wood_mouse)

_friendship_

Timmy and Whitefoot are close friends who share food and watch out for each other.

### [Whitefoot the Wood Mouse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/characters/whitefoot_the_wood_mouse)

_friendship_

Timmy and Whitefoot are close friends who share food and watch out for each other.

## In the story

### [An Unpleasant Surprise](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/chapters/xviii-an-unpleasant-surprise)

Found sleeping curled up in the bed inside the tree hole, unaware of Whitefoot's presence.

### [Whitefoot Finds a Home at Last](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/chapters/xix-whitefoot-finds-a-home-at-last)

Timmy catches Whitefoot in his storehouse but, after hearing his story, offers him an old home of his own.

### [XX: Whitefoot Makes Himself at Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/chapters/xx-whitefoot-makes-himself-at-home)

Mentioned as the previous occupant of the stub and as a neighbor; Whitefoot is grateful for his help.

### [Whitefoot Envies Timmy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/chapters/xxi-whitefoot-envies-timmy)

Whitefoot's friend who glides gracefully between trees, inspiring envy.

### [XXII: Timmy Proves to Be a True Neighbor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/chapters/xxii-timmy-proves-to-be-a-true-neighbor)

Proves to be a true neighbor by risking his own safety to lead Hooty the Owl away from Whitefoot.

### [Whitefoot the Wood Mouse Is Unhappy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/chapters/xxiv-whitefoot-the-wood-mouse-is-unhappy)

Timmy is too busy to listen to Whitefoot's troubles.

### [Mrs. Whitefoot Decides on a Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/green_forest_stories_se/chapters/xxviii-mrs-whitefoot-decides-on-a-home)

Mentioned as the former occupant of the stub home.

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