The Hodgeheg

A witty delight by the author of The Sheep-Pig. Hedgehogs aren’t just adorable – they can be very smart too! All the hedgehogs dream of the Great Crossing which will take them across the road to a new life. A new life in the park, with its beautiful lily pond, and juicy slugs, worms and snails! But who will lead the hedgehogs across the deadly main road to their brave new world? Could Max be the hero they’ve been waiting for? Find out in this warm-hearted comedy about teamwork and solving problems, written by a master of animal fiction.

  • A funny classic by master storyteller Dick King-Smith
  • Dick also wrote The Sheep-Pig and The Fox Busters
  • A shorter novel ideal for newly independent readers
  • Full of charm, wisdom and gentle life lessons to learn

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    Dick King-Smith

    Dick King Smith is the much-loved author of ‘farmyard fantasy’ books like the award-winning The Sheep-pig. He died in January 2011.

    Awards

    Dick has won many awards including The Guardian Fiction Award 1984 for The Sheep Pig, the Children’s Author of The Year 1992 and The Children’s Book Award 1995 for Harriet The Hare.

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