Fox 25th Anniversary Edition

(Hardback)

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Through the charred forest, over hot ash, runs Dog with a bird clamped in his big, gentle mouth. He takes her to his cave above the river and there he tries to tend her burnt wing: but Magpie does not want his help.
'I will never again be able to fly,' she whispers.
'I know,' says Dog.
He is silent for a moment, and then he says, 'I am blind in one eye but life is still good.'

An injured magpie and a one-eyed dog live happily together in the forest, until a jealous fox arrives to teach them what it means to be alone.

This breathtaking picture book 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

'An incredible book with the shattering power of the best fables . . . beautiful, wild and tragic.' The Bookseller

Reviews

'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
'An incredible book with the shattering power of the best fables ... beautiful, wild and tragic.' The Bookseller

Author Bio

Margaret Wild's thoughtful, award-winning children's books have been published with great success in many countries. They include Old Pig (shortlisted, CBCA Picture Book of the Year), The Dream of the Thylacine (honour book, CBCA Picture Book of the Year), and On the Day You Were Born, all illustrated by Ron Brooks, plus many more, including Chalk Boy illustrated by Mandy Ord (shortlisted, 2019 CBCA Picture Book of the Year). Margaret has been the recipient of the Nan Chauncy Award, the Children's Book Council of Australia Lifetime Achievement Award and the Lady Cutler Award for her contributions to Australian literature.

Ron Brooks is an acclaimed illustrator of classic picture books, some of which have remained in print for over 40 years.