Monday, 22 September 2008

The Secret Staircase

- The mice of brambly hedge first appeared in 1980, Created by Jill Barklem.
- It is hugely successful still with translations into fifteen languages and sales of over four and a half million copies. 
-There is even merchandise available ranging from china (I have to admit I have a plate and a cup) to chocolate, and there are even animated films made for television.
-I think that the fact people are still interested in these books and enjoy the stories, is refreshing as it is a nice change from seeing things that are 3d animated or involve some sort of over excitable characters.
-This is my favourite of the stories as I am a huge fan is the detailed scenery and attention to detail, from the characters clothing to the plates on the shelves in the background. 
-These again are books that make you feel a little fuzzy inside and thats all thanks to the memorable characters that Barklem creates. I certainly will keep these books for the future, as they are definitely ones to be passed down the family.

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