Brambly Hedge: The Secret Staircase

Brambly Hedge is on the other side of the stream, across the field. If you can find ir, and is you look very hard amongst the tangled roots and stems, you may even see a wisp of smoke from a small chimney, or through an open door, a steep flight of stairs deep within the trunk of a tree. For this is the home of the mice of Brambly Hedge...

It's Midwinter's Ever and all the mice in Brambly Hedge are preparing for their traditional festival. A grand entertainment has been panned and Primrose and her friend Wilfred have been chosen to give a recitation. But where can they practice their lines? And what will they wear for the big event? Everyone seems to be too busy to help them.

Seeking a quiet place where they can rehearse, the two little mouse children go up to the attic. There they happen on the key to a secret door that opens to reveal a mysterious staircase. And at the top is a wonderful surprise!

Jill Barklem's enchanting pictures reveal in fascinating detail the unique way of life of the inhabitants of Brambly Hedge. The first four books about these endearing mice – Summer Story, Autumn Story, Winter Story, and Spring Story – became classics overnight as millions of young readers all over the world took them to their hearts. Now The Secret Staircase brings further delight with the exciting story of the midwinter adventure of Primrose and Wilfred.