Review by Vitter Krane -- Sigfried’s Smelly Socks!

[Vitter Krane]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Sigfried’s Smelly Socks!" by Len Foley.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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The author of the book Sigfried Smelly Socks draws a picture of Smelly Sigfried and his dirty socks. In this novel the author Len Foley sets out to write about his general view on children cleanliness. Fortunately, Foley does not come to any conclusion about children and self-hygiene. He leaves it for the readers. You can read this novel if you want to learn more about his ideas.

Len Foley brings some clarity on the life of children through Sigfried. Sigfried's personal hygiene is unbecoming. His beddings, clothes, books and air are in a complete mess. Sigfried socks are a complete mess. He keeps his worn socks everywhere after putting them on. Consequently, the smell from his socks spread everywhere and produces a foul smell. The foul sock’s smell can be whiffed from his air and beddings. He had kept his dirty socks under the mattress. Will Sigfried sanitation improve? Let’s find out.

I enjoy a good children fiction and thus enjoyed this book. I chose this book because of the summary. Len Foley discussions on children issues sounded genuine. Cleanliness is something that our children grapples with. Many are the times they leave for schools in the morning and come back in the evening all dirty. Sigfried comes from such school and the author portrayal of him was excellent. He is the typical dirty kid as can be deduced from the numerous examples mentioned earlier herein.

Another aspect in this book that I liked was the character development. Sigfried character matures progressively. He is not the same character we see at the beginning of this book. There is a behavioral shift from the child who blames others for his mess to the child who is taking responsibility for his actions. He promises to keep his dirty laundry in good place and to clean them up. He says, “I will wash them anyway, using water and soap.”

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I had no reason to deduct a star considering that I had no issues in the book plus it was exceptionally well edited. Honestly, there is nothing I disliked in this book. Its content was a pure masterclass. The character development I believe would be educative to the kids. I highly recommend this book to all persons who love children fiction. If you are the type who does not love children fiction, then stay away from this book. The author is a specialist of children fiction. This novel was enjoyable.

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Sigfried’s Smelly Socks!
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[Al Chakauya]

Great review there. This is indeed a great children's book. I read this to my 6 year old daughter and she couldn't help it but continue laughing. I didn't hesitate to award the book 4 stars as well. It's a well written and hilarious book -kids will definitely enjoy reading.

[Daniel_]

Sigfried character matures progressively. He is not the same character we see at the beginning of this book. There is a behavioral shift from the child who blames others for his mess to the child who is taking responsibility for his actions. He promises to keep his dirty laundry in good place and to clean them up. He says, “I will wash them anyway, using water and soap.”

Though I actually didn't draw out this point when I read it, this is true.
Great review!