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Stone Fox

Stone Fox

Children's BooksJuvenile
Pages
96
Published
1983
Language
English

Synopsis

Little Willy's grandfather is gravely ill, and their family farm is on the brink of being lost to tax collectors. Willy's only hope lies in winning the prize money from the challenging National Dogsled Race. He and his loyal dog, Searchlight, must compete against seasoned racers, including the legendary Stone Fox, who has an undefeated record. Can Willy and Searchlight overcome the odds to save their home and grandfather before it's too late?

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HopefulEmotionalAdventurous
QuestSurvivalComing of AgeSacrifice

Genres

Children's Books Juvenile Animals

About the author

J
John Reynolds Gardiner

John Reynolds Gardiner wrote several popular books for young readers, including the science fiction story Top Secret. He is best known for his first novel, Stone Fox, which has been a classroom favorite for decades. His stories typically focus on determined children facing unusual or tough challenges.