Spike and the Cowboy Band

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Fern Hollow is a delightful village where animals live as good friends and neighbors, nestled at the foot of Windy Wood and alongside the sparkling River Ferny. The annual Village Fête is a highlight for the community, featuring competitions for the best vegetable, painting, and cake, along with donkey rides for children. This year, a mysterious new tent adds excitement to the festivities. Spike Willowbank, a hedgehog, is on his way to a music lesson with Professor Sigmund Swamp, eager to perform at the upcoming Fern Hollow Music Festival. Although his friends Patch and Monty find music boring and prefer racing billycarts, Spike remains committed to his lesson. The next day, while fishing in the River Ferny, Spike and his friends spot Jingle's taxi delivering four animals dressed as cowboys, sparking their curiosity about the newcomers. This story is part of the classic Tales from Fern Hollow series, featuring charming illustrations by John Patience. Each tale showcases the daily lives of the animal inhabitants, filled with small adventures and happy endings, often culminating in a communal feast. The map included in the endpapers helps children navigate the village and discover where their favorite characters reside. The enduring charm of these stories continues to captivate both parents and children across generations since their original publication in 1980.