The High Hills (Brambly Hedge) - Hardcover

Barklem, Jill

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9780008252663: The High Hills (Brambly Hedge)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0008252661 ISBN 13: 9780008252663

Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, 2018

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Step into the exquisite, miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge in this beautiful new edition of the classic picture book.

It is the very end of autumn and Flax and Lily are busy making blankets for the voles in the High Hills. Mr Apple has to deliver the blankets to them before the cold weather sets in and Wilfred Toadflax is eager to go along. He is convinced there is gold to be found in the hills beyond Brambly Hedge and this is his chance to discover it.

Everything goes to plan until Wilfred scrambles up a rock face and can’t get down. The mist begins to rise and soon Mr Apple and Wilfred are engulfed in a thick white fog, unable to find their way home...

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Review:

..".the most research-crammed fantasy ever set before small children..." Sunday Times Magazine

"Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story are beautiful tales...nostalgic Mums can enjoy them with their own kids." The Sun (Natasha Harding)

From the Back Cover:

When Wilfred Toadflax hears of Mr Apple’s expedition to the High Hills, he begs to go along. He is convinced there is gold to be found and this is his chance to discover it. Everything goes to plan until they are stranded on a rocky ledge. The mist begins to rise and soon they are engulfed in a thick white fog, unable to find their way home...

The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures but they always have time for fun too. All through the year, they mark the seasons with feasts and festivities and, whether it be a little mouse’s birthday, an eagerly awaited wedding or the first day of spring, the mice never miss an opportunity to meet and celebrate.

CONTENTS

One paperback 32 page full colour picture book.
One unabridged story tape with music
Age 5+

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