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Adams, Jean Ekman

Clarence and the Great Surprise

32 pp. | Rising | September, 2001 | Trade ISBN 0-87358-795-2 $$15.95
(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

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