On the farm where Smoky liked eggs so much, His mother liked eggs much more. That's how she got locked inside an egg truck and was taken from Nanafalia to another farm town called Riceville. With the help of his three friends, two cats called Egor and Chubby and a pony called Mr. Riff known as the Ponds Pony. Smoky goes to Riceville to find his mother.

This is a story filled with adventure and based on animals with human characteristics that will capture a child's imagination.

Have you ever wondered what happens to your pet when you are on vacation? Smokey the cat was happy until his family went camping. Left alone in the strange house of Aunt Grace, Smokey encounters new adventures and some troubles. Young readers will love to learn how much their pets miss them when they are away. They'll remember this warm-hearted story every time they say good-bye -- and they'll hurry home. B/W ink illustrations reminiscent of the Victorian Alice in Wonderland. A great read aloud book and a thrill for children to learn that cats can think!

This book is setin the picturesqueVale of Glamorgan andSmoky, the hero of this book, is a real cat, very inquisitive and particularly independent. Although enjoying a mostly outdoor existence, he adopted the author and his wife and will visit them indoors for one purpose only.......scrumptious food. He is sometimes away for three or four days, only returning after he has completedhis adventure or the thought of food compels his return.