Hugh Pine

Hugh Pine #1

by Janwillem van de Wetering

An irascible and independent porcupine, Hugh Pine decides to avoid the Great Calamity of being flattened under passing cars by emulating humans and learns to walk upright wearing a red, floppy hat.

Genres: Childrens

83 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

Jan Willem Lincoln "Janwillem" van de Wetering was the author of a number of works in English and Dutch.

Reviews

[Alex]

At some point during my elementary school years I was read this book and for some reason the story stayed with me. Although, honestly... I couldn't remember anything about the book except that it was about a porcupine, or maybe a hedgehog, and that I loved it :)
Well, I finally found it! Yay!
Except now I'm left wondering why this story stayed with me for over 20ish years... I mean, it's not awful. It's just... hmmm...
I just can't figure out why I loved it as much as I remember loving it.

[Fernanda Fadel]

I read a German translated version in order to practice my German. The story was ok, a bit predictable. But since it's a kid's story, I guess it needs to be simple.

[Alicia]

This is a nice children's book. It's about a porcupine who tries to save others from being killed on the highway. It takes a couple of tries for him to succeed. He teaches himself to walk upright and dresses in a floppy hat and coat. People assume he's a little old man. If you want to get technical with it, you could discuss some social and political issues. But for me it was just a cute story.

[Carol]

Why do porcupines cross the road only to die? This is the consternation
of losing his relatives and friends for Hugh Pine. He tries in many
ways to help his own kind. It's a horrible frustration to try to save
others from themselves.
Hugh is a hero and kids love this book. I loved standing in front of
the class and drawing Hugh on a paper and easel while they read.

[Tigerkeks]

Ein wirklich super süßes Kinderbuch, das sich schnell mal eben lesen lässt. Stachel-Charlie ist ein super Kerl, der zwar gelegentlich genervt von seinen Mittieren ist, ihnen aber dennoch bei Problemen hilft, um wieder Ruhe in das Chaos zu bringen.

[Deroulede]

One of my favorite childre's books!

[Judy]

sympathy for animals, dangers of crossing a street, some science (porcupines, trees)