"In a lovely old village they call Apple Tree, Not far from the mountains, not close to the sea..." Welcome to Apple Tree, and book two of this delightful series, "Hercule's Bad Grade." Hercule the hedgehog is off to obedience school with his proud owner, Jean-Pierre Bear There they meet the gruff teacher, Werner von Bark. Children will learn simple German words and phrases in this charming story about the importance of kindness in dealing with others.