- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books; New edition edition (24 Mar 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141311282
- ISBN-13: 978-0141311289
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.4 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
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- #59 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > B > Blake, Quentin
- #83 in Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators > D > Dahl, Roald
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In the tradition of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit, this is a "garden tale" of farmer versus vermin, or vice versa. The farmers in this case are a vaguely criminal team of three stooges: "Boggis and Bunce and Bean / One fat, one short, one lean. / These horrible crooks / So different in looks / Were nonetheless equally mean." Whatever their prowess as poultry farmers, within these pages their sole objective is the extermination of our hero--the noble, the clever, the Fantastic Mr. Fox. Our loyalties are defined from the start; after all, how could you cheer for a man named Bunce who eats his doughnuts stuffed with mashed goose livers? As one might expect, the farmers in this story come out smelling like ... well, what farmers occasionally do smell like.
This early Roald Dahl adventure is great for reading aloud to three- to seven-year-olds, who will be delighted to hear that Mr. Fox keeps his family one step ahead of the obsessed farmers. When they try to dig him out, he digs faster; when they lay siege to his den, he tunnels to where the farmers least expect him--their own larders! In the end, Mr. Fox not only survives, but also helps the whole community of burrowing creatures live happily ever after. With his usual flourish, Dahl evokes a magical animal world that, as children, we always knew existed, had we only known where or how to look for it. (Ages 9 to 12) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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* The audio titles read by Roald Dahl himself have been solid backlist titles for over a decade now. Of historical archive interest, as well as being modern classics in their own right, these should provide a real audio backlist boost. * Roald Dahl and Collins brand strengthened via vibrant new look for the twenty-first century. * Narrated by Roald Dahl, who tells his own stories in his own inimitable way. * Five titles available. * Unabridged.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the first book I read completely on my own and it is still one of my all time favorite books. I love reading it to my children and to myself in the bath!!!
It is Roald Dahl at his best. Three truly awful farmers and a rather clever fox(who happens to be missing his tail). Definitely one for the 5-10 age group(and for all you big kids out there).
It is Roald Dahl at his best. Three truly awful farmers and a rather clever fox(who happens to be missing his tail). Definitely one for the 5-10 age group(and for all you big kids out there).
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We think that Fantastic Mr Fox is one of the best books we have read at school. We liked it so much that we bought the play and we are now working on that. The characters of the farmers were fantastic, we especially liked the way Roald Dahl described Bean and his ears with chewing gum, wax and dead flies. We are now looking forward to Big Writing day to write what happens next.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book for a light hearted joke a Christmas for my Husband as we have chickens and are constantly worrying about the fox, we did lose one to the fox in October 08 just like the story book, my husband read it and thoroughly enjoyed it, I am going to pass it on to my neighbours son as they also have chickens!
Tina W
Tina W
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I didn't like it as much as i did charlie and the chocolate factory however this is a fun read. I wish i was a youngster again :)
Published 13 days ago by Flying sleuth
great
bought for my young son who loves all books by Roald Dahl. Arrived promptly and my son now says it is his favourite book!
Published 1 month ago by Ronnie
its a favorite
my son loved this book we couldn't put it down. story line was very good and funny kept interest right till the end.
any child would enjoy this book.
any child would enjoy this book.
Published 3 months ago by tangles
Everything I remember
Brilliant, I remember this from my childhood. I bought it for my stepdaughter to listen to in the car and she enjoyed it very much!
Published 6 months ago by Ms. Rj Simmonds
Fantastic Mr Fox Review
The book is quite funny as it says at the end of it `As long as I know, they are still waiting`. It is that good, I could read it 100,00,00 times and it won't be boring! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Charutha
Disappointing
It's a fun book and a great play but the film just didn't work and there was too much drinking and smoking for a film aimed at small children.
Published 6 months ago by Ann
Fabulous book
This book is great to give to kids who are learning reading, it is well presented and the story as everybody knows is great fun!
Published 6 months ago by Julie
Great read
I bought these books for my two children for school.They both really enjoy reading these books.Roald Dahl is a really good childrens book writer.
Published 7 months ago by HELEN
The Fantastic Mr Fox
The DVD was delivered on time and in perfect condition.
My 7 year old grandson thoroughly enjoyed this movie and has watched it time and time again.Fantastic Mr Fox [DVD]
My 7 year old grandson thoroughly enjoyed this movie and has watched it time and time again.Fantastic Mr Fox [DVD]
Published 12 months ago by Grandad
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A fantastic read for young children, who are drawn into the story from the start. How Mr Fox and his family eventually, aided and abetted by other animals, over come the desperate... Read more
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