Autumn Story (Brambly Hedge) [Hardcover]

Jill Barklem (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Brambly Hedge

Bad weather is on the way and the autumn crops 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 is all alone in the dark, and she is frightened.

Will she ever find her way home again?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"!the most research-crammed fantasy ever set before small children!" Sunday Times Magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Jill Barklem spent five years on research before she started to write her stories about the mice of Brambly Hedge.

Her interest in natural history and traditional rural customs and crafts has spilled over into these chronicles of hedgerow life.

She lives with her husband and children near Epping Forest in England.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689830548
• ISBN-13: 978-0689830549
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #392,836 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will Primrose Woodmouse find her way out of Chestnut Wood?, November 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Autumn Story (Brambly Hedge) (Hardcover)

First published in 1980, Autumn Story follows Lord Woodmouse's daughter through her adventures exploring the delights of autumn harvest in the woods, until she realizes she is lost. As always, remarkable illustrations of blackberry brambles and fauna seen only by tiny folk bring both authenticity and charm.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Cosy Tale with Gorgeous Drawings, August 14, 2007

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Avalanche Lily (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autumn Story (Brambly Hedge) (Hardcover)

I loved this book as a child and still have the original printing which I read to my boys. My 7 year old especially loves it. This story follows Primrose Woodmouse one evening as she wanders into the woods. At the end, evening falls and the illustrations turn eerily enchanting. This is one of those books that children as well as parents will enjoy. I look forward to finally completing my Brambly Hedge collection for my children.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!, November 29, 2008

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A. Williams - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autumn Story (Brambly Hedge) (Hardcover)

I love the illustrations in this book! Probably my favorite part.
The story is cute, too (a little mouse who gets lost and the search party sent out for her). It's nothing outstanding, but cute enough, and the detailed pictures are sure to delight "visual readers"
It definitely has that "classic children's book" feel to it.