Fox
Margaret Wild(Author)
Franklin Watts Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 12. April 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
40 pages
978-1-903012-13-0 (ISBN)
Description
A beautiful and powerful book, with a rich depth of colour and a strong poetic text. Dog rescues Magpie and the two animals forge a deep friendship, both of them helping to overcome the other's disability. Sitting high on Dog's back, Magpie becomes her friend's missing eye, and as they speed through the countryside together, she forgets that she can no longer fly. At the end of the long day, they curl up to sleep, secure in their togetherness. Then Fox enters their lives. Corroded by malice and loneliness, he sets out to destroy their friendship. This archetypal drama about loneliness, friendship, risk and betrayal is as rich a story for adults as it is for children.
Reviews / Votes
"Stunning and dramatic illustrations...an incredible book...Beautiful, wild and tragic." The Bookseller"More details
Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
colour and b&w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 280 mm
Weight
209 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-903012-13-0 (9781903012130)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Margaret Wild lives in Sydney, New South Wales, She is the author of many acclaimed picture books. Ron Brooks lives in Huonville, Tasmania, and is an illustrator of many memorable children's books.