Hedgehog of Moon Meadow Farm: Moon Meadow Farm, #1
By Lynne Garner
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Moon Meadow Farm may be nestled in a quiet valley in the English countryside, but life around the farm is never dull. The various wild creatures who have made the farm their home make sure of that.
Follow the adventures of Hedgehog as he scurries along the country lanes, forages in the woods and explores the fields of Moon Meadow Farm. See how he outwits his friends, crafty Fox and boastful Badger. Find out how he outruns big-headed Hare and how he provides Mother Nature with a not-so-helpful helping hand with her latest work of wonder.
This entertaining collection of ten short stories will appeal to all those who love the countryside. Adults will enjoy sharing them with younger members of the family, whilst older children will delight in discovering Hedgehog and his friends for themselves.
Lynne Garner
Lynne started writing professionally in 1997; mainly for UK-based magazines. Since that time, she has had over 25 books and more than 300 features published. Her books have been published in UK, USA, Canada, Holland, Australia, Korea and Indonesia. Her first picture book, A Book For Bramble, has been translated into five languages, whilst her second book, The Best Jumper, was recorded and aired on the BBC’s CBeeBies radio channel. To learn more about Lynne and her work visit: www.lynnegarner.com
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Hedgehog of Moon Meadow Farm - Lynne Garner
INTRODUCTION
I never intended to write another collection of short stories (this is my fourth), it just sort of happened. Many years ago, a close friend, Trudi, and I were enjoying a light-hearted conversation about hedgehogs and the various and often strange uses they have been put to down the centuries. During that conversation, an idea for a hedgehog-based non-fiction book began to germinate. Every so often this work in progress has been resurrected and a little more research carried out. On my last attempt to get this non-fiction title to first draft, I realised I had enough material for a new story collection. So, I got to work writing a retelling of the traditional stories I’d collected and the result is this book.
The ten stories that follow originate in many different parts of the world. However, I decided to set my stories in the English countryside. So our hedgehog enjoys wandering the lanes and woods of the countryside and the fields of a small family-run farm called Moon Meadow Farm. Our Hedgehog supports his friends when he can, but when given the chance he will also use his wits to show them just how clever a hedgehog can be.
I hope you enjoy the stories as much as I’ve enjoyed researching and writing them.
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Please note: to keep the authentic feel of the English countryside we have kept to English (UK) spelling and terms throughout this book.
Here’s a good rule of thumb: too clever is dumb.
Ogden Nash (1902-1971)
HEDGEHOG’S THREE WITS
It was early spring, a time of year Hedgehog loved. It meant the autumn leaves were still covering the ground and he’d find something nice to eat hidden under them. As he rummaged there was a wonderful rustling, quickly followed by a sound of contented munching whilst he feasted on centipedes, millipedes and bugs of all sorts.
As Hedgehog foraged in the dim light of the setting sun he didn’t notice Fox sitting, half hidden, in a bush on the side of the meadow.
Evening,
said Fox as Hedgehog got near to where he was sitting.
Hedgehog jumped and quickly pulled himself into a tight ball, his spines now an impenetrable shield.
Fox laughed, then said, Hedgehog, it’s only me. No need to worry.
Hedgehog uncurled and sniffed the air. Recognising the scent of his friend, he quickly uncurled some more and smiled.
What are you up to?
asked Hedgehog, knowing his friend wouldn’t simply be sitting quietly taking in the cool evening air. Fox was always up to something.
Planning,
replied Fox, with a sly smile.
Planning what?
asked Hedgehog.
Fox nodded towards the old chicken coop on the other side of the meadow. I’ve been watching the humans rebuild the chicken coop,
he said. They’ve made it to keep the chickens in, but not to keep me out. They’ve forgotten how crafty I can be.
Hedgehog looked at the coop and licked his lips. I’ve seen what they throw down for the chickens and some of it looks very tasty,
he said. I wouldn’t mind getting in there myself.
Fox chuckled. Out of a hundred, how many wits would you give yourself, my dear friend?
On a scale of one hundred, I’d give myself three,
replied Hedgehog. I know what I need to know and nothing more.
Then you’ll need my help,
replied Fox. On a scale of one hundred, I’d give myself at least seventy-seven, if not higher.
Then it’s my lucky night,
replied Hedgehog.
Yes, it is,
said Fox.
Just then the farm door opened and the light pushed back the darkness which covered the meadow. The air was suddenly filled with the excited barking of the sheepdog as she came bounding