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The Elegance of the Hedgehog

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 177,448 Ratings and 20,825 Reviews

Book Description
An enchanting New York Times and international bestseller and award-winner about life, art, literature, philosophy, culture, class, privilege, and power, seen through the eyes of a 54-year old French concierge and a precocious but troubled 12-year-old girl.

Ren�e Michel is the 54-year-old concierge of a luxury Paris apartment building. Her exterior ("short, ugly, and plump") and demeanor ("... More
Book Information
PublisherHigh Bridge Company
BindingAudio CD (39 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages1
ISBN-101598879251
ISBN-13978-1598879254
Publication Date06/17/2009
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About Muriel Barbery (Author) : Muriel Barbery is a published author. A published credit of Muriel Barbery is The Elegance of the Hedgehog.
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About Barbara Rosenblat (Reader) : Barbara Rosenblat is a published author and a narrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Barbara Rosenblat include Suite Francaise, Adored, Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: Th... more
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About Cassandra Morris (Reader) : Cassandra Morris is a published narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Cassandra Morris include Eggs, Disney Fairies Collection #5: Tink, North of Never L... more
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7/8/2010 Tina Moser tagged as: I read

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10/30/2009 Jessica Fisher said: Slow to start, but don't be put off. This book is a delight. Unlike anything I'd read before, with characters who have stuck with me.
tags: I recommend, I read

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10/7/2009 Sharon Koontz said: 4994478
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