'A book about our relationship with hedgehogs as much as it is about hedgehogs themselves' Guardian Discover the many wonders of the hedgehog: the most charming creature of our countryside. Carrying its secrets beneath prickly spines and roaming our fields, parks and gardens, why is it that the hedgehog fascinates so many of us? In A Prickly Affair, Hugh Warwick - ecologist and life member of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society - explores the quirky humour, misunderstanding and affection that characterises our feelings for this marvellous beast, going all out to explain the charm of the hedgehog, and why he believes they can save the world. Although hedgehog psychics and the International Hedgehog Olympics may be too much even for him. 'This gem . is much more than a sentimental journey through hoggyland' Ann Widdecombe 'Save the hedgehog and save the world' Independent 'Humorous, touching and obsessive' New Scientist.