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Fantastic Mr. Fox (Young Puffin Read Alone) [Illustrated] (Paperback)

by Roald Dahl (Author), Quentin Blake (Illustrator) "Down in the valley there were three farms ..." (more)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin Books; New edition edition (5 April 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141311282
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141311289
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.6 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 104,338 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
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. (Great read aloud for any age; written at a 9- to 12-year-old reading level) --Amazon.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Boggis, Bunce and Bean are just about the nastiest and meanest three farmers you could meet, and they hate Mr Fox. They are determined to get him. They lie in wait outside his hole, each one crouching behind a tree with his gun loaded, ready to shoot, starve or dig him out. Mr Fox has other plans.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, 16 Feb 2006
By Ek Stewart "Book Explorer" (Newport, South Wales) - See all my reviews
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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).
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book is Fantastc Mr. Fox, 13 Jan 2008
The story is about a fox named Mr. Fox. At night, he steals chickens, cider, and vegetables from three mean farmers (Bunce, Boggis, and Bean) in order to feed his family and all the underground families. The farmers are fed up with this, and try everything to kill him - even going to the lengths of using bulldozers to dig him out of his foxhole. One night they wait outside his house to kill him. When Mr. Fox comes out of the tunnel, they fire at him; the bullet hits his tail, severing it. They then try surrounding the hill he lives in with men armed with guns. After three days of starving, Mr. Fox and his children dig a tunnel to Boggis' number one chicken house, and steal some chickens. They also raid Bunce's storehouse and Bean's underground cellar of apple cider. Along the way they meet Badger and other animals who are also starving due to the farmers' siege of the hillside. Mr Fox, feeling responsible for the whole affair invites all the animals to a feast made from the loot and they all decide never to go above ground again. They decide to then make an underground town for only the animals.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars J.k who ? Dahl is still the best ., 8 Dec 2002
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For those previously unaware of the most gifted and imaginative childrens author in recent history.The Fantastic Mr Fox is a great way to start.The story twists and turns creating an atmosphere that makes Hogwarts seem rather boring.Truly mesmorising stuff by one of the greats.Accompanied by a reading which is full of the character and wit which made Mr Dahl famous .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fine story
I found this book incredibly moving - the reader roots for the foxes throughout their battles with the farmers. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Hasnath

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Mr Fox
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... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. K. V. West

5.0 out of 5 stars Year 4 classroom
Fantastic Mr Fox is fascinating, we think it is excellent. We wanted to keep reading until the very end of the book and we could read it all day long! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Year 4 classroom

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not the version I was looking for
Roald Dahl reads his own story well, but I remember a different version from when I was a child, with sound and some music if I remember correctly. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Gavin Panella

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Mr Fox
This story is about a fox who steals food for good because his family must eat. However, there are three farmers who try to stop him. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Miss A

5.0 out of 5 stars Mr Fox
I liked the part when Mr Fox sneaked into the chicken house.

It would be suitable for 7-12 year olds because it is fun. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Miss

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Mr Dahl!
A terrific tale of three mean and nasty farmers who decide to catch Mr Fox whatever it takes. The three vile villains are nasty but foolish, a combination that keeps them on the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by ELH Browning

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Mr Dahl!
A terrific tale of three mean and nasty farmers who decide to catch Mr Fox whatever it takes. The three vile villains are nasty but foolish, a combination that keeps them on the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by ELH Browning

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Mr Dahl!
I read this book to my 7-year-old nephew recently and he squealed with delight all the way through. The intention was to read a couple of chapters at a time, but at the end of... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Oscar's auntie

5.0 out of 5 stars Great first chapter book and introduction to Roald Dahl
"Boggis, Bunce and Bean, one fat, one short, one mean ..." All three farmers are about as mean as you can get and Fantastic Mr Fox outwits them thus preventing his family from... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Sarah Curran

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