Hugh Pine [Paperback]

Janwillem Van De Wetering (Author), Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

Book Description

Hugh Pine, a porcupine genius, works with his human friends to save his less intelligent fellow porcupines from the deadly dangers of the road.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Utterly endearing (if a bit prickly), this porcupine protagonist solves neighborhood ills in his town of Sorry, invades the Big Apple, and undertakes a relocation. Ages 8-up.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger have been together through thick and thin since first publishing The Wizard, the Fairy, and the Magic Chicken in 1983. They have collaborated on the hilarious Tacky the Penguin series and many other wildly funny and popular titles, including the award-winning Hooway for Wodney Wat. Helen Lester is a full-time writer who makes her home in Pawling, New York, and Lynn Munsinger is a full-time illustrator living in Massachusetts. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Beech Tree Books (August 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688117996
• ISBN-13: 978-0688117993
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,923,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A charming fable about trading freedom for safety, March 1, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Hugh Pine (Paperback)

This illustrated children's story is a delightful read-aloud choice for parents or teachers, and they will enjoy and ponder the message at least as much as their young listeners. Written by an author better known for his adult mysteries, it is set in his adopted Maine and features an eccentric porcupine who agrees to rescue his own kind from highway death when they declare themselves incapable of solving the problem for themselves. When his plan turns out to have its own unwanted consequences, he accepts responsibility for trying again and, this time, succeeds. It's a satisfying story on its own. As a fable, it's a wonderful taking-off place for serious discussion of social and political issues. I have read it with great success to sophisticated eleven and twelve year olds and recommend it with great enthusiasm. Readers who enjoy this one might also check out "The Lemming Condition" by actor/author Alan Arkin

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly charming, April 8, 2007

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Linda W. (Kennesaw, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hugh Pine (Paperback)

Totally sweet, gentle book for children with pen and ink illustrations that will appeal to adults as well.

The transformation of a woodland creature to a human-appearing "Hugh Pine" is handled so skillfully that you wish it was possible. The name "Hugh Pine" itself is a particularly smile-inducing happenstance. This is not a Bugs Bunny or Porky Pig cartoon character. Hugh is an animal who works hard at his transformation, and all along the way we celebrate each success with him.

Everything from Hugh to his human friend that looks remarkably like a porcupine is handled with skill and sensitivity.

Lovely, lovely book.