Author:Dick King-Smith
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 . . .
Max Einstein is everything you hope young girls can dream to be: smart, brave, creative, and able to inspire others to be the same. I love this book for all kids who want to dream big and imagine even bigger!
Any young readers out there interested in science and adventure... this book is brilliant!
If you're interested in science, mysteries or courageous heroines, this is a must-read!
Lively and astute... an entertaining and thoughtful exploration of perserverance, friendship, creativity, and identity
Adventure, humour, bold illustrations and manageable text make this an ideal book for reading aloud or reading alone.
—— Toppsta reviewFavourite scenes include a ride in a hot air balloon, suspended from a wonderful variety of inflatables, and another in the stinkiest cave in fiction. Lots of fun, this is one to recommend to readers who like their adventures wild, wacky and full of invention(s).
—— LoveReading4KidsGive this book to the future scientist in your life!
—— Jennifer L. Holm, New York Times bestselling author of The Fourteenth GoldfishA fast-paced, science-filled caper.
—— The Wall Street JournalAn entertaining and thoughtful exploration of perseverance, friendship, creativity, and identity.
—— Publishers WeeklyThis story is packed with excitement and has a brilliant heroine in Max.
—— The Week JuniorIf anyone's going to save the planet it will have to be the next generation, and this book could be the inspiration they need. As with lots of Patterson's children's books, this is smart, funny and fast moving, with real heart.
—— Andrea ReeceThis contemporary story is perfect for today's readers ... Max is a superb role model, feisty and determined and super-intelligent. Science, mystery, friendship, creativity – this book has so much to offer.
—— Parents in TouchThe series combines fast-paced adventure with an invitation for readers to consider some of the most critical problems facing our planet today, and to believe that, through creative thinking, STEM skills, and a willingness to work together, they might be part of the generation to solve them.
—— Teach Secondary