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'And then, this afternoon', Uncle Fred said to me, 'you and I'll go after the fox'.
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Tom would do anything not to have to stay on Aunt Millie's farm while his parents are away - he likes the city and hates climbing trees. But once there, he discovers a rare black fox with green eyes, living with her cubs in the forest. Suddenly, the summer is full of excitement. That is, until Uncle Fred decides to go after the fox - will Tom save her and her family in time?
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Simply put this is one of the best books for young children ever written. There is an element of bias to take into account in that statement, due to the fact that as a young lad I had the chance to meet the author at a school visit and went on to read all her books. But the fact that as a middle aged bloke I can still remember the story in detail, the way it made me feel and the love of reading it helped to instill, speaks volumes.
This is the best of Byars books. It has equal appeal to girls and boys - something that is fairly rare and difficult to achieve - and would be enjoyed by children across a wide age range. The language used is sensitive and vivid, with characters developed fully and in a way that we don't often see even in novels of fuller length. The story deals with the every day and the extra-ordinary, building up to a crescendo that has you on the edge of your seat. The ending simultaneously fills you with relief and melancholy and ensures that you go away thinking about what you have just read.
In an age when electronic distractions mean it is harder than ever to get children to sit down with a real book, 'The Midnight Fox' reminds us why it is more important than ever to do just that.
This is the best of Byars books. It has equal appeal to girls and boys - something that is fairly rare and difficult to achieve - and would be enjoyed by children across a wide age range. The language used is sensitive and vivid, with characters developed fully and in a way that we don't often see even in novels of fuller length. The story deals with the every day and the extra-ordinary, building up to a crescendo that has you on the edge of your seat. The ending simultaneously fills you with relief and melancholy and ensures that you go away thinking about what you have just read.
In an age when electronic distractions mean it is harder than ever to get children to sit down with a real book, 'The Midnight Fox' reminds us why it is more important than ever to do just that.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I ordered this book to use with my class of 10 and 11 year olds this term and to say it has been a success is an understatement! As our topic is the USA, the novel was just what I was looking for, being set in the USA and also written by an American author. Knowing very little about the book other than what I had read in other reviews prior to ordering, I was slightly anxious that it would not be as good as suggested. However my class have been riveted by the book and have pleaded with me to read more of it each day when I said we were stopping at a particular point.
From a teaching point of view, the text has provided opportunities for drama (including freeze-framing and hot seating), journalistic writing, poetry and diary writing to name but a few. Perhaps the most successful activity though was when we held a class debate to decide the fate of the fox! Thankfully the ending is not as sad as my class (or me come to that) had feared.
I took this book on holiday with me in the summer and as soon as I had finished it my 12 year old son had his head in it!
From a teaching point of view, the text has provided opportunities for drama (including freeze-framing and hot seating), journalistic writing, poetry and diary writing to name but a few. Perhaps the most successful activity though was when we held a class debate to decide the fate of the fox! Thankfully the ending is not as sad as my class (or me come to that) had feared.
I took this book on holiday with me in the summer and as soon as I had finished it my 12 year old son had his head in it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of the best children's books ever written. It will bring tears to some eyes. It is wonderful for an adult to read to a child. I read it to more than one class and they all loved it. Quite an emotional read. Highly recommended.
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Adults will have more patience with this book than children
This was a pleasant enough book with some good elements of humour and some thought-provoking moments too. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Shiraz
delightful
I bought this for my children years ago and loved it. A beautiful story of a young town boy who has to stay with his relatives on a farm. Read more
Published 2 months ago by trina north
A great read!
This book arrived in good time and was well packaged. Bought for my 10 year old daughter who loved the story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lovelyjob35
A little gem!
I loved this book! A nice short novel at just 144 pages.
A young boy of ten is sent to stay with his aunt and uncle on a farm for a few weeks whilst his parents take a... Read more
A young boy of ten is sent to stay with his aunt and uncle on a farm for a few weeks whilst his parents take a... Read more
Published 17 months ago by FAMOUS NAME
THE MIDNIGHT FOX
This book is very loved by all 3 of my boys...all read it at school and it has been the only thing on my 10 yr olds xmas list that hasnt changed. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Busy Mum of 3
The Midnight Fox
I loved the innocence of this book. Tom's unfaultering optimism that life in its many forms should always be saved. Read more
Published 20 months ago by vodes
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The Midnight Fox is a chapter book with 19 chapters of varied length. The chapters all are titled, some of which are called bad news, the trouble with leaving,... Read more
The Midnight Fox is a chapter book with 19 chapters of varied length. The chapters all are titled, some of which are called bad news, the trouble with leaving,... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Miss Rose
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