2nd September 2013, Egmont, 32 pages, Paperback, Review copy
Themes: being
hunted, thinking of subsitutions, good delay tactics, a big surprise
Content: major
peril,
Summary from Egmont
Somewhere, not so far away, there's a cave filled with wonderful creatures.
They’re called the Little Somethings, which is unfortunate,
because the Greedy Guzzler is very hungry . . . and looking for a
little something to satisfy his appetite . . .
Those poor Little Somethings; they’re terrified of being eaten!
But this Greedy Guzzler is very particular. He doesn’t want any old
little something. He doesn’t want anything skinny, nor anything with
wings or nasty stings. Which just leaves . . . the Miniwiggler and
Skiddadler.
The Miniwiggler will have to use all his cunning in order to escape the Greedy Guzzler’s clutches!
Nayuleska's thoughts
There are
lots of aw, eeep! and oh no! moments in this gem of a read. There is definitely
a Little Something for everyone - my favourite is Bob, the main character in
the next book, and Miniwiggler who is the lead character in this book.
Miniwiggler is small, cute and fluffy, all assets I love. He is imaginative,
quick thinking, able to take control when no one else does, keeps everyone safe
in the face of adversity, and is extremely brave. I love all the emotions that
the illustrations made me feel - the cute Little Somethings seem totally
tortured by the Greedy Guzzler, although the end was a huge surprise I
certainly didn't expect. I'm delighted that the next book is coming in 2014!
Find more cute pics of the Somethings on illustrator Ali's website.
Suggested
read
See how resource a penguin is when on the run from cats in Penguin in Peril by Helen Hancocks
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