The Hodgeheg
Juvenile FictionAnimalsNocturnal

The Hodgeheg

by Dick King-Smith

Publisher
National Geographic Books
Pages
112
Language
English
Published
1987

Overview

The 35th anniversary of<i> The Hodgeheg</i> - a timeless classic tale for young children from the master of animal stories, Dick King-Smith. Includes an author profile and interview, and fun facts.<br><br>'Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith's trademarks' - <i>Books for Your Children</i><br><br>Max is a hedgehog who lives with his family in a nice little home, but it's on the wrong side of the road from the Park where there's a beautiful lily pond and plenty of juicy slugs, worms and snails!<br>The busy road is dangerous but Max is determined to make his way across. If humans can do it, why can't hedgehogs? His first attempt ends in a nasty bump on the head and, when Max tries to speak, he realises his words are all mixed up. He is no longer a hedgehog but a hodgeheg! <br><br>Still determined to fulfil his mission, Max discovers the best way to cross the road - with the help of the lollipop lady and some careful detective work . . .

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