When Homer the hedgehog's plant nursery is annihilated in a hailstorm, Homer loses his plants, his livelihood and his will to continue on. After bidding farewell to his friends, he finds encouragement from an unexpected source. The Hope Garden tells the story of a happy hedgehog whose joy in life comes from cultivating plants. When all of Homer's tender young plants are destroyed by hail, Homer decides to run away. On his flight from the county, Homer encounters an old badger who teaches him to hope. The Hope Garden was written by John Ellis, a long time greenhouse owner in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. The Hope Garden is perfect for parents wishing to build an appreciation for gardening in young children while teaching them perseverance. Homer hopes that you will begin your own Hope Garden! John Ellis

 

This book was published 2012 by Lulu. com .

About the authors Richard Gordon was head of MFL at the Dragon School, Oxford for over a decade, and was an IAPS MFL coordinator, running residential and refresher courses. He then took over as Chief Setter of the French Common Academic Scholarship and 13+ Common Entrance examinations before becoming Head of Town Close House, Norwich. John Ellis worked for many years as a teacher of French and Classics at the Dragon School, Oxford, and is responsible for this latest version of French Vocabulary for Key Stage 3 and Common Entrance. About ISEB The Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) offers examinations for pupils transferring from junior to independent senior schools at the age of 11+ and 13+. The syllabuses are devised and regularly monitored by ISEB, which is composed of representatives from the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, the Girl's School Association and the Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools.