Fox

Fox

by Margaret Wild (Author), RonBrooks (Illustrator), Margaret Wild (Author), Ron Brooks (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Dog and Magpie are friends, but when Fox comes into the bush, everything changes...This breathtaking story 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...'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

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 40
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Published: 01 May 2008

ISBN 10: 1864489332
ISBN 13: 9781864489330
Prizes: Winner of Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis: Kinderbuch (German Youth Literature Prize: Children's Book) 2004 and Children's Book Council of Australia Awards: Picture Book of the Year 2001 and Queensland Premier's Literary Awards: Best Children's Book 2001 and NSW Premier's Literary Award Patricia Wrightson Prize 2001 and APA Design Awards: Scholastic Best Designed Children's Book 2000. Shortlisted for Kate Greenaway Medal 2000.