The Secret Staircase

By Jill Barklem

Book Overview

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge

It is Midwinter's Eve and the mice of Brambly Hedge are very busy. This evening, after dark, they will all be gathering round a blazing fire for the traditional midwinter celebrations. A grand entertainment is planned and Primrose and Wilfred have chosen to recite a poem.

They go up to the attics to rehearse in pace and quiet but there are so many things to look at and places to explore, it is hard to concentrate. And when they stumble upon a dusty staircase, all thoughts of practising are put aside...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0008269149
• ISBN13: 9780008269142
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 5 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

What a Fun Adventure!

This is a story of a community of mice that wear clothes and have wonderful lives. The mice of Brambly Hedge love celebrations. Two young mice find a secret staircase while preparing for a winter celebration, and their adventure begins. The illustrations in this book are beautiful. They help you to imagine the fantastic lives of these enchanting mice.

Sweet and Timeless

A lovely tale of mice that wear clothes and live in trees and have ever so charming lives that for the duration of the book,you feel as though you are there."The Secret Staircase" captures that cozy, special feeling that the holiday season brings out. I recommend the Brambley Hedge books to anyone of any age who wants to be captivated by a group of fictional mice with real heart.

This kindred book will be enjoyed by all children.

This is a heartwarming story for children of all ages.My 2 year old sat fascinated as I read to her. Sheexamined each illustration closely. It is a warm,cozy book for a cold winter day. The detailed art workcompliments the text and allows children to be drawn deeplyinto the story.