Smudge

by John Alfred Rowe

Book Overview

Smudge is old now. But he has many stories to tell, and this is one of them. Long ago, before his tail became stiff like a broom handle, when Smudge was just a baby, he was spirited away from his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558587888
• ISBN13: 9781558587885
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.9" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

terrific story

I am a pet rat owner. Smudge is a captivating story that any one, rat lover or not, will find very imaginative and just fun!!!

Charming tragedy with a happy ending

Poor Smudge is kidnapped and used by various creatures for their own selfish purposes.. In each case, his eagerness to please and be part of the family finally wins him acceptance--until he can't keep up, and then he is unceremoniously abandoned. Happily, he is finally found again by his own family, who love him for who he is.The illustrations, sometimes bleak, sometimes tender, often ridiculous, express the emotional side of the story beautifully. This book climbs into your heart and cuddles up there...

This review is by Little Bollington Primary School pupils.

This review is by Little Bollington C of E Primary School, it is Class 2's (8 and 9 year olds) thoughts and views on the book Smudge. This book is about a rat called Smudge. We are first introduced to an elderly Smudge who is as black as burnt toast. Smudge tells us a story of an adventure he had when he was young. The story Smudge follows a pattern. First of all Smudge would be taken by a creature, then taken to their home, the creatures then used Smudge for a house job. But then through the book Smudge always grew quite close to them and became part of the family. He then learnt special skills from these creatures. But there was always something that he couldn't do. The creatures left him by doing the thing he could not do, for example the birds flew away and left him. Smudge is always left on his own. Read this book and find out what happens in the end. I would recommend this book because it is funny and sad. It could be read by anyone even Mums and Dads to read to younger children. Adults would like the dry humour. It is a book that can be enjoyed for different reasons.