Puffin Modern Classics Fox Busters - Softcover

King, Smith Dick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140372326 ISBN 13: 9780140372328

Publisher: Puffin, 1995

Synopsis

Everyone knows that in a battle between foxes and chickens, the chickens will always come off second best - that is, until the chickens of Foxearth farm put their minds to the problem. Unlike ordinary chickens, they can run very fast on their long legs, and fly great distances. In spite of al this, however, they are in constant danger from marauding foxes - until one hot summer, when things suddenly begin to change.

About this title

From AudioFile

King-Smith's witty writing style alone elicits smiles and hoots from readers. But Lambert's narration takes the author's puns, jokes and word-play a step further, clucking the chickens' dialogue and presenting the other animals' characters in equally convincing fashion. Ransome, Sims and Jeffries, sister chicks, decide to take the matter into their own hands/wings after foxes kill off much of the flock. This book is enhanced by its narration and is probably better listened to than read--high praise for any recorded book. S.G.B. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

From Publishers Weekly

With the farmyard setting and animal characters of which he writes so masterfully, King-Smith once again creates an outstanding fantasy. The fox busters are three extraordinary pullets, whose heritage, upbringing and intelligence combine to make them attempt a daring plan. Their enemies, four smart poultry-loving foxes, have hatched a murderous plan of their own. While the odds seem to favor the carnivores, the chickens have discovered an ingenious way to harden their unlaid eggs and to use them as weapons. Suspenseful, engrossing, and so carefully structured as to render it entirely believable, the story is an ideal read-aloud, with something of interest for all ages. Illustrations not seen by PW. Ages 8-11.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0140372326
• ISBN 13: 9780140372328
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112