Painted in water colors, this rhyming tale for young readers is based on the adventures of a girl named Alexandra (Allie) and her mischief pooch pal, Scratchy. The story finds the daring duo faced with the chore of cleaning Allie's dusty room. After spending the entire morning dusting, sweeping, and moping, Allie and Scratchy happen upon a Dusty Dust Thing that has been dwelling under Allie's bed. Colorful and funny, this tale teaches the mischievous two a lesson on the importance of keeping a clean room.