Fox
Jun 2010 · Allen & Unwin
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Fox is a picture book in a class of its own. A compelling drama about friendship, loyalty, risk and betrayal, it's a story as rich for adults as for children.
Through the charred forest, over hot ash, runs Dog with a bird clamped in his big, gentle mouth. He takes her to his cave above the river and there he tries to tend her burnt wing: but Magpie does not want his help.
'I will never again be able to fly,' she whispers.
'I know,' says Dog.
He is silent for a moment, and then he says, 'I am blind in one eye but life is still good.'
An injured magpie and a one-eyed dog live happily together in the forest, until a jealous fox arrives to teach them what it means to be alone.
This breathtaking picture book has won acclaim around the world: CBCA Picture Book of the Year; two Premiers' literary awards; honours in Germany, Brazil, Japan; a shortlisting for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in the UK, and more.
Awards:
Winner of the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award
Winner of the NSW Premier's Literary Award
Winner of the QLD Premier's Literary Award
Winner of the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis
Winner of the Japan School Library Association, Best Translated Picture Book
Winner of the IBBY, Best Translation for Children
Winner of the IBBY Honour Diploma, Illustration
Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal
Winner of the APA Design Award, Best Children's Book
Reviews:
- 'A publishing landmark.' Magpies
- 'Magnificent.' Reading Time
- 'A stunning book' Australian Bookseller and Publisher
- 'The images from this unsettling, provocative story will resonate long after the book has been closed.' Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
- 'A strongly atmospheric psycho-fable - visually striking - an open-ended discussion starter.' Kirkus Reviews
- 'Fox is an archetypal drama about friendship, loyalty, risk and betrayal - a story that is as rich for adults as for older children.' Los Angeles Times
- 'An incredible book with the shattering power of the best fables ... beautiful, wild and tragic.' The Bookseller
Through the charred forest, over hot ash, runs Dog with a bird clamped in his big, gentle mouth. He takes her to his cave above the river and there he tries to tend her burnt wing: but Magpie does not want his help.
'I will never again be able to fly,' she whispers.
'I know,' says Dog.
He is silent for a moment, and then he says, 'I am blind in one eye but life is still good.'
An injured magpie and a one-eyed dog live happily together in the forest, until a jealous fox arrives to teach them what it means to be alone.
This breathtaking picture book has won acclaim around the world: CBCA Picture Book of the Year; two Premiers' literary awards; honours in Germany, Brazil, Japan; a shortlisting for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in the UK, and more.
Awards:
Winner of the CBCA Picture Book of the Year Award
Winner of the NSW Premier's Literary Award
Winner of the QLD Premier's Literary Award
Winner of the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis
Winner of the Japan School Library Association, Best Translated Picture Book
Winner of the IBBY, Best Translation for Children
Winner of the IBBY Honour Diploma, Illustration
Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal
Winner of the APA Design Award, Best Children's Book
Reviews:
- 'A publishing landmark.' Magpies
- 'Magnificent.' Reading Time
- 'A stunning book' Australian Bookseller and Publisher
- 'The images from this unsettling, provocative story will resonate long after the book has been closed.' Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
- 'A strongly atmospheric psycho-fable - visually striking - an open-ended discussion starter.' Kirkus Reviews
- 'Fox is an archetypal drama about friendship, loyalty, risk and betrayal - a story that is as rich for adults as for older children.' Los Angeles Times
- 'An incredible book with the shattering power of the best fables ... beautiful, wild and tragic.' The Bookseller
Ratings and reviews
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About the author
Margaret Wild is one of Australia's best-known and best-loved authors for young people. She has published around 50 picture books for young children, and two verse novels for teenagers. Ron Brooks is an acclaimed illustrator of classic picture books, some of which have stayed in print for over 30 years.
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