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The Hodgeheg

Name: The Hodgeheg
Rating: 4.55 (20 reviews)
ISBN: 9780141370224

By Dick King-Smith

After a mishap, Max becomes the hodgeheg—but can his clever plan conquer the dangerous road?

charming humorous heartwarming

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.55

From 20 readers

Genres

Animals Humour Adventure

What is The Hodgeheg about?

Max, a determined young hedgehog, dreams of reaching the park's lush lily pond and its tasty treats. However, a perilous road stands in his way. After a mishap leaves him speaking in jumbled words, Max becomes the 'hodgeheg.' Undeterred, he embarks on a clever quest to find a safe crossing, learning valuable lessons about perseverance and road safety along the way.

About the author

Dick King-Smith was a much-loved British author who wrote over 100 books for children, often about animals and farms. His most famous story is 'The Sheep-Pig', which inspired the popular film 'Babe'. Dick loved spending time with animals and used his real-life experiences to create his wonderful, imaginative stories.

Pages

112 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2017

First published

1987

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