The Fire Fox

(Paperback)

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An uplifting, magical book that will leave children feeling warm, cosy and loved. Freya and her mum have gone to a little cabin to get away for a while. The light has gone out of their lives since Freya's dad passed away. Freya isn't sure about going sledging, but when she meets a magical fox in the snow, she can't help but follow him into the forest - and on to a thrilling adventure. A heartwarming bedtime story inspired by the Finnish myth of the revontulet, or fox fires - the sparks that fly from the fur of a mystical fire fox to form the Northern Lights. The Fire Fox is a gloriously illustrated, beautifully written story by debut author Alexandra Page and the exciting talent Stef Murphy. This enchanting picture book with its touching story of sadness, hope, love and joy begs to be read again and again.

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Mum and Freya are staying in a cosy little cabin but Freya feels empty now that Dad is no longer with them. When she finds a white fox in the snow, however, she follows her new friend out into a world of magic Inspired by the Finnish Sami legend of the fox fires which form the northern lights, this moving, glowing tale is bewitching to read. * Guardian *
Another winter tale to warm the toes is this delightful story based on an Arctic Circle myth in Sami culture, about a fire fox whose fur scatters sparks that transform into the Northern Lights. [...] A message of hope about rediscovering light in the darkness. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
[will] captivate younger children * Country and Townhouse *
Get ready for a feast of rainbow magic, wild beauty and words of comfort and gentle joy in an outstanding picture book that was just made sharing at bedtime on cold winter nights. * Lancashire Evening Post *
This story is deceptively simple, with ravishing illustrations, and an ending that will warm your heart. * i News *

Author Bio

Alexandra Page is a children's writer. In 2019 her younger middle grade novel, Wishyouwas, was shortlisted for the Times Chicken House prize and won the WriteMentor Children's Novel Award. Alexandra grew up between England and Zimbabwe, making up stories to entertain her younger sisters and brother. After studying English Literature she settled in London and worked for several years in the production departments at Penguin, Puffin and Walker Books, before becoming a freelance project manager in the City. She loves to travel, swim and spend time with her husband and daughter in her favourite place, Budapest. She is the author of The Fire Fox, illustrated by Stef Murphy. Stef Murphy is a freelance Illustrator and storyteller living in London. She was born in 1993 as part of a BOGOF deal with her twin brother to join her five other siblings. She has illustrated non-fiction and picture books for the likes of Quarto and Salaryia publishing, as well as the picture book The Fire Fox written by Alexandra Page.