The Secret Staircase (Brambley Hedge)

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 000183925X
• ISBN13: 9780001839250
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: Collins
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.

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.