There are many wonderful elements to this story, but by far the best is the fact it's different. It's a story told in rhyme! And trust me when I say, that's rare. It's a brave author who's prepared to spend hours and hours writing a story this way. And let's face it, a lot of children - and adults - shy away from poetry. They simply won't give it a chance. But in the case of Mooge, I strongly suggest they do. The story follows a prehistoric man called Mooge and how, with a lot of help from his wife, he invents and discovers all sorts of amazing things, including the very first tool, fire, and even art! With the help of a small number of delightful pencil drawings, the author/poet fills every page with amusing happenings as the wretched Mooge is thrust from mishap to mishap. Thankfully, everything always seems to turn out okay. But it's not luck; it´s his super-smart wife who sees ´possibility´ when her stupid husband only ever sees, well, nothing at all. In many ways, this book reminds me of a very popular saying - in England anyway. Behind every successful man, there's a woman. This is very much the case with poor, lost Mooge, who´s saved by his wife at every hapless turn! I'm delighted to recommend this book to children aged 9 – 12 years old. I think they'll get a lot from it as, not only will they laugh a lot, but the book also offers children the opportunity to discuss how humanity has developed and how women can often be overlooked in the history books. The facts at the end of the book were particularly enlightening and will go down well in the classroom. To sum up, if I was still a teacher, I'd be wanting this book in the school library.

You’ll love the hilarious antics of Mooge and the silly situations he’s constantly getting himself into. This rhyming book is one that everyone will get a giggle from. A wonderful and humour filled book for middle grade readers. I award Mooge: The Prehistoric Genius 5 stars