The Brambley Hedge Library 8 Books Collection Box Set by Jill Barklem (Autumn Story, Spring Story, Summer Story & More)

Titles in This Set:. Autumn Story. Spring Story. Summer Story. Winter Story. Poppy's Babies. Sea Story. The High Hills. The Secret Staircase. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardcover. ISBN: 9780007610167. Autumn Story:. Step into the exquisite miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge in this beautiful new edition of the classic picture book.Bad weather is on the way and the autumn stores are still not gathered in!. Spring Story:. Wilfred woke early. It was his birthday. He had lots of lovely presents, but the best one was a surprise... Mr Apple had organised a secret celebration picnic and all the mice of Brambly Hedge were invited.. Summer Story:. A beautiful new cover reissue of this classic book, celebrating thirty years of the mice of Brambly Hedge. It was such a hot summer. They sky was deep blue and the sun never faltered.. Winter Story:. It was the middle of winter and very, very cold. The mice of Brambly Hedge forecasted snow. And they were right. In the morning they awoke to find their doors and windows hidden behind deep drifts.. Poppy's Babies:. It was early summer in Brambly Hedge. Outside everything seemed quiet and peaceful, but inside the mill there was chaos. Poppy's new babies were crying, Dusty's mill was clattering and clouds of flour dust filled the air.. Sea Story:. It was summer and Primrose woke knowing that it was going to be a very special day. The sun was already warm and a light breeze stirred the leaves and branches of Brambly Hedge. It was a perfect day for an adventure.. The High Hills:. It is the very end of autumn and Flax and Lily are busy making blankets for the voles in the High Hills. Mr Apple has to deliver the blankets to them before the cold weather sets in and Wilfred Toadflax is eager to go along.. The Secret Staircase:. 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. About the Authour:. Jill Barklem (born Gillian Gaze; 23 May 1951 – 15 November 2017) was a British writer and illustrator of children's books. Her most famous work is the Brambly Hedge series, published from 1980. Jill Barklem was born as Gillian Gaze in Epping on 23 May 1951. She was the daughter of John and Ivy Gaze, who ran a family-owned department store in the town. She was educated at Loughton High School. When she was 13, she had an accident which resulted in a detached retina. As such, she was unable to take part in PE or games at school and instead developed her talent for drawing and art. On leaving school, she studied illustration at St Martin's in London.