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- A 2020 Newbery Honor Recipient!
- Newbery Medal (Children's) 2020 3rd Winner
- 9-12 Years
- 8.3" x 5.4" Hardcover
- 320 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure
- Series Name: Scary Stories for Young Foxes
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About the Book
"A collection of six connected stories that follows a group of fox kits as they fight to survive in an unforgiving wilderness"--Book Synopsis
A 2020 Newbery Honor Recipient!
Christian McKay Heidicker, author of the Thieves of Weirdwood trilogy, draws inspiration from Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe for his debut middle-grade novel, a thrilling portrait of survival and an unforgettable tale of friendship. "Clever and harrowing." --The Wall Street Journal "Into the finest tradition of storytelling steps Christian McKay Heidicker with these highly original, bone-chilling, and ultimately heart-warming stories. All that's needed is a blazing campfire and a delicious plate of peaches and centipedes." --Kathi Appelt, Newbery Award honoree and National Book Award finalist The haunted season has arrived in the Antler Wood. No fox kit is safe. When Mia and Uly are separated from their litters, they discover a dangerous world full of monsters. In order to find a den to call home, they must venture through field and forest, facing unspeakable things that dwell in the darkness: a zombie who hungers for their flesh, a witch who tries to steal their skins, a ghost who hunts them through the snow . . . and other things too scary to mention. Featuring eight interconnected stories and sixteen hauntingly beautiful illustrations, Scary Stories for Young Foxes contains the kinds of adventures and thrills you love to listen to beside a campfire in the dark of night. Fans of Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Auxier, and R. L. Stine have found their next favorite book. A Booklist 2019 Editors' Choice SelectionReview Quotes
A Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Selection
"These tales are not for the faint of heart. And once you start, you cannot stop until you've reached the end....Terrifying and wonderful. A nightmare book you'll want to return to repeatedly."--Betsy Bird, Fuse8 Productions "A weird, creepy and thoroughly entertaining romp for readers of all ages! Highly recommended!"--Jonathan Maberry, New York Times-bestselling author of Rot & Ruin and Mars One "Heidicker has written the next Watership Down."--New York Times-bestselling author Jessica Day George "Gather around this collection of finely written stories that will raise your hackles and tingle your whiskers. But reader, beware. The dangers within this book are very real. Fortunately, so is the bravery of foxes."--Matthew Kirby, Edgar Award-winning author of Icefall and The Clockwork Three "[F]or a certain type of reader--those lost in a battered copy of Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark--this is exactly the kind of book they're hunting for... Kids able to brave the harrowing adventures of Mia and Uly are in for a chilling roller coaster of a read."--Booklist, Starred Review "As each tale grows progressively darker, the kits must question their fearlessness and consider returning to the safety of their mother's side...An entertaining read for those who enjoy spooky animal thrills."--Publishers Weekly"Dark and skillfully distressing, this is a story for the bold."--Kirkus "Heidicker strikes a careful balance of horror and suspense, deploying vivid descriptions of blood and viscera along with key moments of unbearably heightened tension...Fans of Parry's A Wolf Called Wander will find the kits' journey to safety compelling, and readers of horror will most certainly appreciate the thrills and chills offered here."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
About the Author
Christian McKay Heidicker reads and writes and drinks tea. He is the author of the Newbery Honor-recipient Scary Stories for Young Foxes, as well as Scary Stories for Young Foxes: The City, Cure for the Common Universe and Attack of the 50 Foot Wallflower. With William Shivering, he wrote the Thieves of Weirdwood trilogy. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure
Series Title: Scary Stories for Young Foxes
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Format: Hardcover
Author: Christian McKay Heidicker
Language: English
Street Date: July 30, 2019
TCIN: 76392377
UPC: 9781250181428
Item Number (DPCI): 248-27-3993
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Nicki - 5 years ago
Unlike the other reviewer, I adamantly disagree that if subject matter is emotionally complex and difficult that that means it's "not suitable for children". Poppycock. This book, like every Disney movie, offers children a safe way to explore emotionally difficult/scary experiences in a safe way while still catering to a child's perspective. To think that children don't experience loss, fear, or distress is short-sighted. They do. They will. They relate. And they have a million books painting the world as great, joyful, easy - but if you're looking to let your child understand and safely explore the other side of life, I highly recommend adding this thoughtful book to their shelves. There's a reason it won the Newbery Award.
Excellent, captivating book with stories set in an animal world with real life consequences, good for youths and adults alike
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
MominCA - 5 years ago
Excellent book for ages 9 and older. Similar to Grimm's Fairy Tales and other fables, the stories in this book are certainly not "sugar coated" with happy endings, but provide an opportunity to teach children a very important lesson about family, life and loss. Written from the foxes viewpoint, the storytelling is captivating. Our son loves this book and has already read it several times over. The title of the book says it all, informing the reader that the stories inside are not shiny and happy but rather a bit scary and dark. The book is certainly appropriate for a youth if you would let them read Where the Red Fern Grows, Old Yeller, Lost in the Barrens, or even Fantastic Mr. Fox. Unfortunately real life is a bit scary at times and this book allows for thoughtful discussions between parents and children especially if you read along with them. So if you are looking for a funny lighthearted book about foxes with a happy ending, this is not for you. Otherwise, it is a great read, well written and certainly worth checking out.
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1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
CT Fox - 5 years ago, Verified purchaser
This is a horrible book and certainly not suitable for children. The stories all involved death and suffering of young animals. I suppose they are to be seen as allegories but are disturbing none the less.