Wombat Smith, Vol. 1: Wombat Takes on Tasmania

Tag along with Wombat Smith, our cuddly, curious traveler, as he learns about new places, and about himself. These chapter books include black and white manga-inspired illustrations throughout.

In Volume One of the "Wombat Smith" series, we meet Wombat, who is the adopted member of a loving human family – but he only just recently realized he wasn't quite like them. Wondering if he really belongs with the Smiths, Wombat sets out to learn more about what he is – a marsupial. A trip to the library inspires him to travel to the wilds of Tasmania, where Wombat is sure to find other marsupials just like him, and maybe a new home. But frightening encounters with unfriendly farmers and Tasmanian devils make the countryside a dangerous place for a lone traveler. Will Wombat ever find out where he belongs?

Awards and Reviews:

“Children will enjoy his curiosity ... his desire for travel brings out the explorer in everyone ... While enjoying a fast-paced story, young readers will also learn a great deal ... hard to resist!” – Resource Links, April 2007

“... a very thoughtful character who thinks aloud for the reader ... On a self-discovery adventure, this character could help some readers on their own quest for identity ... This early novel is also didactic in showing the behaviours of different Tasmanian animals ... The adventures come alive for young readers with the appealing illustrations by Scott Stewart. Highly recommended.” – CM: Canadian Review of Materials, March 2007

“Manga-inspired chapter illustrations are cute and comical ... its action and adorable protagonist should keep kids reading, and they will learn many interesting tidbits about Australia along the way.” – Children's Literature, 2006

“Wombat is an infectious character, who reminded me of Michael Bond's Paddington Bear ... The reader can't help but feel the thrills, nervousness, excitement and more ... the author sprinkles cultural information throughout the book, while never losing the element of fun. Deeply expressive illustrations added a lot to this wonderful story.” – The Literary Word

• Selected, Resource Links: The Year's Best (2007)

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