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Fantastic Mr Fox

by Roald Dahl

Mr Fox outwits three mean farmers who are determined to catch him

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What it is about

Mr Fox steals from three farmers each night to feed his family. When the farmers try to dig him out, he leads the animals in a clever plan.

Who will enjoy it

Families who like a short, witty animal adventure.

What you will get

A brisk, funny adventure where cleverness wins and a whole community feasts together.

Facts

Genre

Children’s Books · Cleverness · Family · Community

Best for

Ages 6–8

Length

96 pages · ≈ 3 h

More about this book

Who

Mr Fox and the farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean.

World

A hill with a hidden fox den.

What makes it different

Dahl’s playful voice and a clever hero.

Feel

Witty and quick.

About the author

Roald Dahl5 books on Tori BooksBritish writer (1916–1990), born in Wales to Norwegian parents, who flew as a pilot in the Second World War. He wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and The BFG.

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