by Fiona Davis
First published 2014
Clumsy Smurf reaches for Gargamel's spell book with eager blue fingers. He wants to create magic of his own. The stolen page crackles with forbidden power as he speaks the ancient words. The spell works, but not as Clumsy expected. His familiar blue skin turns a shocking green. His body grows and changes into something monstrous. The other Smurfs recoil in fear and surprise. Papa Smurf must find a way to undo the transformation before it becomes permanent. Time runs short as Clumsy struggles with his new form. The village depends on Papa Smurf's wisdom and magical knowledge. Can he reverse what his young apprentice has done, or will Clumsy remain trapped forever in this frightening new body?
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, transformation
Setting: Smurf Village
32 pages · Paperback · Mary Glasgow Magazines