The Hedgehog’s Dilemma

Name: The Hedgehog’s Dilemma
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781805331711
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By Toon Tellegen

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The first in the internationally bestselling series of witty, moving and philosophical animal fables for adults. 'Only one question remains: is he a writer or a genius? I suspect the latter' De Morgen 'Toon Tellegen's stories provide endless pleasure' Die Ziet 'Moving and entertaining' De Volkskrant... Read More

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The Hedgehog’s Dilemma

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Description

The first in the internationally bestselling series of witty, moving and philosophical animal fables for adults.

'Only one question remains: is he a writer or a genius? I suspect the latter' De Morgen

'Toon Tellegen's stories provide endless pleasure' Die Ziet

'Moving and entertaining' De Volkskrant

The hedgehog is lonely.

So he writes a letter, inviting the animals of the forest to visit. But before he can post it, doubts start flooding his mind...

As winter draws in, can anything save the hedgehog from himself?

The Hedgehog’s Dilemma is a touching exploration of solitude and friendship, sure to resonate with readers of all ages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805331711

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 January 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

Translated by David Colmer
Illustrated by Annemarie van Haeringen
Translated by David Colmer

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Toon Tellegen is one of the Netherlands' best-loved authors. A retired doctor, he initially found fame as a children's author, before beginning his hugely popular series of philosophical animal fables for adults, which examine deep questions about life and happiness through encounters between different animals. The series has sold more than a million copies in the Netherlands alone, and the books have also become international bestsellers, translated into 25 languages across the world.

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