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Fox 8
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I found myself more engaged with this long short story than I thought I would be. Saunders narrates as FOX 8, the name given to a real fox by his den. It's in the form of a letter or story to "Yumans." Part of the charm is the phonetic spelling throughout, because of course a fox cannot spell but has learned "werds" from listening to Yumans tell stories. Normally I hate this gimmick, but in Saunders' hands, it shines.
What is at times sweet, funny, recognizable, is at other times dark and tragic, as Yumans encroach on the den's territory. I also read this is a parallel to how some are treating the immigrants who are crossing our borders and entering our ports.
Illustrated with simple line drawings by Chelsea Cardinal. This gives it the feel of a children's fairy tale. Both beautiful and a warning of some kind.
What is at times sweet, funny, recognizable, is at other times dark and tragic, as Yumans encroach on the den's territory. I also read this is a parallel to how some are treating the immigrants who are crossing our borders and entering our ports.
Illustrated with simple line drawings by Chelsea Cardinal. This gives it the feel of a children's fairy tale. Both beautiful and a warning of some kind.
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January 15, 2019
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January 15, 2019
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January 15, 2019
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I just learned of this book. Seems like one I should read. Thanks for your very helpful review.
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Sue wrote: "I just learned of this book. Seems like one I should read. Thanks for your very helpful review."Thanks, Sue! A good one to get out of the library.
