Brambly Hedge Books in Order

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The Brambly Hedge series follows the daily life and adventures of a community of field mice living in a hedgerow, focusing on their interactions, explorations, and seasonal activities. Each story highlights themes of curiosity, friendship, and the natural world, often centered around the experiences of young mice as they navigate their environment. The series emphasizes the quiet wonder of small adventures and the importance of community and home.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Autumn Story (Brambly Hedge)

    Autumn Story (Brambly Hedge)

    1980 · Jill Barklem

    Autumn Story is a 1980 children's book and the third in the four-season series by Jill Barklem. It follows the journey of Little Primrose, a…

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  2. Cover of Spring Story (Brambly Hedge)

    Spring Story (Brambly Hedge)

    1980 · Jill Barklem

    Follows the activities of the Brambly Hedge community of field mice on a spring day as they prepare a surprise picnic for Wilfred's birthday. This is…

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  3. Cover of Summer Story

    Summer Story

    1980 · Jill Barklem

    Despite some unexpected developments, the summer wedding of mice Poppy and Dusty goes off beautifully.

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  4. Cover of Winter Story (Brambly Hedge)
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  5. Cover of The Secret Staircase (Brambly Hedge)

    The Secret Staircase (Brambly Hedge)

    1983 · Jill Barklem

    Young mice Primrose and Wilfred quite by accident find a secret staircase in the Old Oak Palace, which leads them to a magnificent surprise.

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  6. Cover of The High Hills (Brambly Hedge)

    The High Hills (Brambly Hedge)

    1986 · Jill Barklem

    Inspired by an old tale, young mouse Wilfred uses a trip into the hills as an opportunity to look for gold and explore unknown country.

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  7. Cover of Sea Story (Brambly Hedge)
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  8. Cover of Poppy's Babies (Brambly Hedge)
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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Brambly Hedge books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Autumn Story (Brambly Hedge)”. Start with “Autumn Story (Brambly Hedge).”

How many books are in the Brambly Hedge series?

We list 8 books by Jill Barklem , published between 1980–1995.

Where can I buy the Brambly Hedge books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.