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Fantastic Mr Fox

Fantastic Mr Fox

Plays for Children
Children's BooksFolklore
Pages
80
Published
1987
Language
English

Synopsis

Mr. Fox is a clever chap who lives with his family in a hole in the ground. To keep them fed, he regularly outsmarts three nasty farmers by stealing their goods. When the farmers get fed up and try to trap him, Mr. Fox has to come up with his most daring plan yet to save his family and friends. It's a story of wit, courage, and a very big feast.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

LightheartedAdventurousFunnyWhimsical
HeistSurvival

Genres

Children's Books Folklore Fantasy Plays Animals

About the author

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Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. Born in north Cardiff, Wales, to Norwegian parents, Dahl served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace and intelligence agent. He rose to prominence in the 1940s with works for both children and adults, and became one of the world's bestselling authors. His short stories are known for their unexpected endings, and his children's books for their unsentimental, often very dark h...

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is there a film version of this book?

    A stop-motion animated film adaptation directed by Wes Anderson was released in 2009, featuring a voice cast that includes George Clooney and Meryl Streep.

  • Are there other ways to experience this story besides reading the book?

    Beyond the 2009 film, the story has been adapted into a musical and an opera, and there are audio recordings available, including one narrated by the author himself.

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