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Adams, Jean Ekman
3 Reviews
(4)
K-3
Returning from his trip out west, Clarence the pig takes his new friends Smokey the purple ranch horse and Edgar the dog to his home in the city. After a few days, Smokey becomes sick, and only clean mountain air and plain grass hay will cure him. Though the story is a bit convoluted, Adams's likable characters and the appealing cartoon illustrations are full of charm.
Reviewer: Mark Adam
(4)
K-3
Clarence the pig and his pal Smoky the purple horse set off on a trip. Along the way they are joined by a humming, dancing, semi-deaf dog whom they name Edgar. Edgar dances off during a late night of camp songs, and Clarence and Smoky search desperately for him. Although the storytelling is sometimes awkward and slow, there are charming moments as well as appealing pen-and-ink with acrylic wash artwork.
Reviewer: Mark Adam
(4)
K-3
Clarence, a nice enough pig, packs his bags and heads out west, where he meets a purple ranch horse named Smoky. After Smoky shows Clarence the sights and teaches him about cowboy life, he tells Clarence that the ranch is selling him, and the two friends may never see each other again. Although Adams's story gets off to a slow start and is resolved too easily, her characters are appealing, as is her colorful artwork.
Reviewer: Mark Adam
3 reviews
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