Hans My Hedgehog : A Tale from the Brothers Grimm

by Coombs, Kate; Grimm, Brothers; Nickle, John

• ISBN13: 9781416915331
• ISBN10: 1416915338
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-01-24
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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Summary

Hans is an unusual boy. Born a hedgehog from the waist up, he knows what it's like to truly be an outcast. Even his amazing fiddle-playing can't help him fit in. So he flees to the forrest with his herd of loyal pigs and only his music to keep him company. But then a most unusual thing happens. When Hans crosses paths with two kings with two lovely daughters, his luck starts to change. Can this lonely soul find true love after all? This lively and lyrical re-telling of the classic Grimm's tale reminds us of the power of music, the importance of belonging, and the transformative effect of love.

Author Biography

Kate Coombs is the author of The Secret-Keeper. She has worked as an editor and as an English composition teacher at various colleges in Chicago and Los Angeles. She currently teaches in Los Angeles, where she lives.

John Nickle is the illustrator of Things That Are Most in the World and Never Take a Shark to the Dentist, both written by Judi Barrett. He is also the author and illustrator of Alphabet Explosion and The Ant Bully. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.