In 1792, a small, adventurous red squirrel named Jean Pierre Petit Le Rouge stows away on a canoe heading west from Montreal. He joins a crew of voyageurs—French-Canadian fur traders—on their daring journey into the wilderness. As the littlest voyageur, Jean Pierre must use his cleverness and courage to help his new human friends survive treacherous waters, hungry bears, and the challenges of the wild. This charming tale blends history, adventure, and the heartwarming bond between an animal and the humans he chooses to protect.