Smudge and the Book of Mistakes: A Christmas Story (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781585364831)

The monastery of St. Ambrose is situated on the Irish island of Morcarrick. Here, monks old and young live quiet lives spent in prayer and service. One day the Abbot decides that Brother Bede, their finest illuminator of manuscripts, will illustrate the Christmas story. It will be magnificent, praised throughout the world (as will St. Ambrose). Unfortunately, young Brother Cuthbert has been chosen to assist Brother Bede in this project. Cuthbert is impatient, lacks discipline, and even worse--is known for making mistakes. His nickname is "Smudge." How can someone so ill-suited assist in the creation of the greatest book of all? Award-winning author Gloria Whelan shows that sometimes, when given the right task, someone's greatest weakness can prove to be his greatest strength.

Author: Gloria Whelan
ISBN-10: 1585364835
ISBN-13: 9781585364831
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Language: English
Published: 08/08/2012
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.20w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 155235 / Smudge and the Book of Mistakes: A Christmas Story

Award: Alabama Camellia Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/10/2012
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2012
School Library Journal 10/01/2012 pg. 87
Booklist 11/01/2012 pg. 78
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 45 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed