Badger in the Basement; Hedgehogs in the Hall
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Cover Story
Our front cover this month features an illutration by Mark Longworth for Gillian Cross's new paperback, The Revenge of the Demon Headmaster. Puffin publish this book in April 1995 (see the Gillian Cross Authorgraph for full details) and we are grateful to them for their help in using this illustration.
Badger in the Basement
Illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas
Hedgehogs in the Hall
Illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas
In the first title, Mandy and James are devastated when they find 'their' badger sett destroyed. The two young animal lovers decide to find those responsible and seek a suitable home for the one survivor. A lovely story that keeps us wondering until the last few pages. This is a good read and a timely reminder of how devastating man's meddling in nature can be.
In the second book, Animal Ark has no room for wild animals despite its name. Mandy and James are involved in another adventure, trying to rescue an injured hedgehog and then, the most difficult job of all, releasing a hedgehog family back into the wild. With disaster lurking around every corner, we all have to wait for the creatures to make up their minds about their new home.


