The Brambly Hedge Library Collection 8 Books Set By Jill Barklem
Author: Jill Barklem
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Reading Age: 3-6
Titles in This Set :
1. The High Hills
2. Poppy's Babies
3. The Secret Staircase
4. Spring Story
5. Sea Story
6. Winter Story
7. Autumn Story
8. Summer Story
Description :
The High Hills
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...
Poppy's Babies
It
was early summer in Brambly Hedge. Outside everything seemed quiet and
peaceful, but inside the mill there was chaos. Poppy's new babies were
crying, Dusty's mill was clattering and clouds of flour dust filled the
air. This was no place to bring up a family. But what was to be done?
The mice of Brambly Hedge came up with a plan in no time at all, and
even Wilfred managed to keep it a secret from Poppy, so that she had the
most wonderful surprise on the babies' Naming Day.
The Secret Staircase
It's
Midwinter Eve and everyone in Brambly Hedge is busily preparing for the
traditional midwinter celebrations. Primrose Woodmouse and Wilfred
Toadflax are to recite a poem, so they go up to the attics to rehearse
in peace and quiet. But when Primrose finds a small key in an old wooden
dresser, all thoughts of rehearsing are put aside! 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 and opportunity to meet and
celebrate.
Spring Story
Wilfred woke early. It was his
birthday. He had lots of lovely presents, but the best one was a
surprise... Mr Apple had organised a secret celebration picnic and all
the mice of Brambly Hedge were invited. There was so much to carry. Poor
Wilfred got very tired as he lurched and bumped his way along the
grassy track. What was it Mrs Apple had said was in his hamper? Knives?
Sandwiches? They were certainly heavy! When they finally arrived,
Wilfred was allowed to open up the hamper and there he found the best
treat of all...
Sea Story
It was summer and Primrose
woke knowing that it was going to be a very special day. The sun was
already warm and a light breeze stirred the leaves and branches of
Brambly Hedge. It was a perfect day for an adventure.
Leaving the
hedge behind, Dusty, Poppy, Primrose and Wilfred set off downstream in
Dusty's boat the Periwinkle, on a journey that would take them all the
way down to the sea. But it wasn't all plain sailing, and the mice had
an important mission to fulfil before they could return to Brambly
Hedge...
Winter Story
It was the middle of winter and very, very cold. The mice of Brambly Hedge forecasted snow.
And
they were right. In the morning they awoke to find their doors and
windows hidden behind deep drifts. There hadn't been snow like this for
years. "There's enough for a Snow Ball!" cried the mice with glee, and
set to work in the time-honoured way to make an Ice Hall for the
festivities. The little mice watched wide-eyed as all the preparations
were made. Then at last everything was ready, and the Ball could
begin...
Autumn Story
Bad weather is on the way and the autumn stores are still not gathered in!
Quickly,
all the mice of Brambly Hedge set to work to finish the harvesting
before the rain begins. Primrose, Lord Woodmouse's daughter, meant to
help, but somehow she daydreamed her way over the cornfield and into the
Chestnut Woods, and before she knew it, she was lost. The sun went
down, the wind rose and it began to rain. Primrose was all alone in the
dark and she was frightened. Poor Primrose, would she find her way home
again?
Summer Story
It was such a hot summer. The sky
was deep blue and the sun never faltered. All along Brambly Hedge, the
mice did their best to keep cool. Poppy Eyebright sought refuge in the
mossy shadows of the mill wheel; Dusty Dogwood took to walking by the
banks of the cooling stream. Dusty and Poppy spent more and more time
together, so no one was at all surprised when they announced their
engagement. They decided on a very unusual setting for the wedding
ceremony, but even they didn't realise just how unusual it was to prove
to be!
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