Smudgie's Big Night Out

By David Thornhill

Smudgie was always told to stay in her hutch at night because of the dangers in the darkness. And there is real danger tonight with a burglar in her beloved family’s garden. Can Smudgie, with the help of an unlikely friend, scare him off and protect her family?

A charming tale that will fire the imaginations of young children, opening their minds to the sights and sounds of the world around them.

An “anything is possible” adventure, with the moral that being kind and giving can help even the smallest, unlikeliest creatures to achieve great things. Perfect for reading with small children at bedtime on cold winter nights!

• Language: English
• Publisher: David Thornhill
• Release date: Oct 4, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301710201

David Thornhill

I have been writing children's stories since I was a child myself (over 25 years ago!) After several years concentrating on screenwriting, I've once again got the bug for telling children's tales – some of which would ironically make great short animated films. I would describe these as traditional children's stories, with love and friendship winning out over cruelty and dishonesty. We sadly live in a world where the latter seem inescapable at times. However, I truly believe that traditional stories with such beautiful values can make a difference and remind children of the important things in life. I grew up influenced by stories like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which were magical but also showed the value of honesty and selflessness. In my own small way, I hope I am able to do the same in my work.

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Smudgie’s Big Night Out

By David Thornhill

Copyright David Thornhill 2009

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Chapter 1

It was a dark, cold night in Baileyville. An icy wind was blowing through the bare, frost-tipped trees as the people of Brambleberry Road snuggled up warm in their beds. And in one of the snow-covered gardens, there was a little white fluffy rabbit called Smudgie.

Smudgie had been put to bed for the night by her family and looked very snug lying in the thick hay of her little wooden hutch. With a nice warm home and a bowl filled with fresh carrots, Smudgie was as happy as any little rabbit could be.

She was chewing away on her carrot supper when there was suddenly a strange noise in the garden nearby. Smudgie stopped chewing and looked suddenly worried. Her rabbit mother always told