The Hodgeheg: 35th Anniversary Edition
Dick King-Smith
Subjects
- Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
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The 35th anniversary of The Hodgeheg – a timeless classic tale for young children from the master of animal stories, Dick King-Smith. Includes an author profile and interview, and fun facts.
‘Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith’s trademarks’ – Books for Your Children
Max is a hedgehog who lives with his family in a nice little home, but it’s on the wrong side of the road from the Park where there’s a beautiful lily pond and plenty of juicy slugs, worms and snails!
The busy road is dangerous but Max is determined to make his way across. If humans can do it, why can’t hedgehogs? His first attempt ends in a nasty bump on the head and, when Max tries to speak, he realises his words are all mixed up. He is no longer a hedgehog but a hodgeheg!
Still determined to fulfil his mission, Max discovers the best way to cross the road – with the help of the lollipop lady and some careful detective work . . .
Reviews
great book - i love how the animals can understand some things that people can't!
Dona Daisy Jumpsuit 29.01.2025
I think it was a good book, but it isn't over the top good, just good, so 4 stars.
Sir Quincy Vesuvius 28.01.2025
It's a sweet little book about a little hedgehog called Max, trying to cross the road. In the end they all get to the other side of the road. However, it is a bit scary when Max bumps his head.
Officer Pudsey Eggybread 03.09.2024
it was a nice book it is just because it was for school so i new what happend it is nice just not my favourite book
Duchess Magnolia O’Doughnut 30.08.2024
I liked the bit where they all crossed the road safely with the magic lollipop lady. I liked the bit with the milk float because that was funny when the milk went everywhere. I’m happy that Max didn’t get squished.
Marshal Leach Gravy 07.08.2024
I liked it because it taught me about hedgehogs and getting safely across roads.
Master Catapult Bookmark 04.08.2024
It was silly when Max the hedgehog went onto the road and he went on the zebra crossing and bumped his head. He got his words in a muddle and says really funny things. Then he finds a safe place to cross with his family by the lollipop lady.
Anonymous 19.02.2024
It is really funny because Victor Maximilian St George( max) bumped his head and when he speaks his words are all muddled up so for example, he says “I got a head on the bump”!
Doctor Bunny Waltzer 19.02.2024
This book was fiction I enjoyed it because I liked how Max had great determination to find a way for Hedgehog's to cross the road safely. My favourite character was Pa as he is mischievous like me as he was steeling his neighbours food. I would recommend this book to someone who is resilient.
Madam Bubbles Hammersmith 11.09.2023
One of my favourite books, full of humour. Would recommend it.
Doctor Cynthia Squirrel 04.09.2023
This book was fiction I enjoyed it because I liked how Max had great determination to find a way for Hedgehog's to cross the road safely. My favourite character was Pa as he is mischievous like me as he was steeling his neighbours food. I would recommend this book to someone who is resilient.
Anonymous 04.09.2023
This is a very good book. Max was very brave and clever and my favorite character. He was determined to find a safe way for hedgehogs to cross the road.
Queen Tulip Squirrel 21.08.2023
I liked that it had a hedgehog in it.
Officer Heroica Sunshine 20.08.2023
good book
Professor Ice-T Supermarket 18.08.2023
I liked max the best
Professor Race-car Heronimus 18.08.2023
I like this story about Max the hedgehog.
Esquire Gonzo Bobble-hat 18.08.2023
I love animals so it was a great book but there was some sad moments too
Queen Kangaroo Mouse 01.08.2023
It was really good I loved the way max is so brave to go near the road he is so determined too
Duchess Angora Sparrow 28.07.2023
It’s about a brave hedgehog finding ways to cross roads safely. It’s really funny and interesting and I would definitely recommend it to readers 7 years and over.
King Bruno Bonsai 28.07.2023
Star Reviewer
This book was really good, I liked Max the best. My favourite part of the story was the ending when they all crossed the road safely and happily
Madam Rapunzel Mystery 27.07.2023
