The Story of Us

Written by Lauren Castillo

Part of the Our Friend Hedgehog series

A storm separates Hedgehog from her friend, sparking a quest filled with new friendships and discoveries.

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128 pages· 4,145 words· Est. 32 min read-aloud· 600L

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Bookroo's summary

Hedgehog's peaceful island life is upended when a storm sweeps away her beloved stuffed dog, Mutty. Determined to reunite, she embarks on a journey, meeting a lively group of animals and a new girl, Annika May. As they follow clues to find Mutty, Hedgehog and her newfound friends learn the true value of companionship and teamwork. Will they succeed in their quest, or discover something even more profound along the way? Join this heartwarming adventure that promises to be the start of many more tales with this charming cast.

From the publisher

From a Caldecott Honor-winning artist comes a cozy classic-in-the-making about finding your friends and sticking together through thick and thin. Our Friend Hedgehog feels like a modern-day Winnie the Pooh. It’s so warm and full of joy and love. It’s got classic written all over it. –Victoria Jamieson, Newbery Honor-winning author of Roller Girl Sometimes you make a friend, and it feels like you have known that friend your entire life. . . . Hedgehog lives on a teeny-tiny island with only her stuffed dog, Mutty, for company. When a great storm carries Mutty away, she embarks on a quest to find her friend. Following the trail of clues Mutty left behind, brave Hedgehog meets a wiggly Mole, a wordy Owl, a curmudgeonly Beaver, a scatterbrained Hen and Chicks, and a girl who’s new to the neighborhood, Annika May. With bravery and teamwork, there’s nothing that can stop these seven from finding Mutty, but along the way they discover something even more important: each other. The first book in a new series from Caldecott Honor winner Lauren Castillo, Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us has the feel of a timeless classic, introducing an unforgettable cast of characters who will star in many more adventures to come.

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