Description: The Secret Staircase from British author Jill Barklem's beloved 'Brambly Hedge' series. First published in England in 1980, this modern picture book classic has sold over 4 million copies worldwide. Set against the beauty of nature, it tells a heartwarming story of love, friendship, and cooperation among a community of field mice living simple, pure lives. While searching for a place to practice their poem recitation for the winter festival, Wilfred and Primrose discover a key in an old wardrobe drawer in the attic. Behind a curtain, they find a hidden door, which they open with the key. Beyond the door lies a long staircase covered in soft, pale dust. Frightened but determined, Wilfred and Primrose gather their courage and climb the stairs...