The Complete Brambly Hedge

by Jill Barklem

Hardcover, 2011

Status

Available

Local notes

E Bar

Barcode

2141

Publication

HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks (2015), Edition: 1st Edition, 248 pages

Description

The mice of Brambly Hedge have been delighting adults and children alike for more than thirty years. All eight of the classic picture books are brought together in this exquisite volume. The mice of Brambly Hedge made their first appearance in 1980 when the four seasonal stories were published. Ever since, readers have loved exploring the miniature world of the hedgerow and meeting the families that live there. In this collection the mice have many adventures, but they always have time for fun and relaxation too. Whatever the season, and whether they are by the sea, in the High Hills, or simply at home by the fire, there is always someone ready to lend a helping hand. Contains: Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story, Winter Story, Poppy's Babies, Sea Story, The High Hills, The Secret… (more)

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1999

Physical description

248 p.; 7.75 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member LibraryLou
Charming stories that will always bring back happy memories from childhood, particularly getting a brambly hedge notebook for Christmas along with a new satchel and pens and paper for my first year at school.
LibraryThing member okeanotiszois
There is a wonderful community of mice that live in a hedgerow called Brambly Hedge. Here life is peaceful and busy. They spend the spring and summer months collecting nuts, berries, and various fruits and flora for deliciously homemade jams and baked goods. Everything is kept in the Store Stump,
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an enormous tree stump that has many rooms for everything a mouse might need.

A love of cooking goes hand in hand with the many fun feasts, picnics, and festivals that go on in Brambly Hedge. From birthday picnics to Naming Ceremonies to weddings, the mice of Brambly Hedge eagerly await any opportunity to celebrate.

I read this series back when I was growing up and what I love the most about the stories are the intricate illustrations in each story. The beautifully rendered cross-sections of the houses where the mice live are the perfect place to live. I want to live there!

I consider this collection of stories to be classics that every child should read. However, from what I have found out, they are currently out of print. Even though they may be hard to find, try your local library.

All Ages

Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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Pages

248

Rating

½ (48 ratings; 4.7)
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