Dilah and the Moon Stone

Written by Chen Jiatong

Book #1 in the White Fox series

A young fox races against time to find a treasure that can turn animals human.

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288 pages· 39,508 words· Est. 5.5 hour read· ~780L

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Bookroo's summary

Dilah, a young white fox, dreams of becoming human. When his parents are killed, he uncovers a legend of a treasure that can grant his wish. With a moonstone map and pursued by sinister blue foxes, Dilah embarks on a perilous quest. Along the way, he encounters a friendly seal, an ancient tortoise, and a fierce leopard. Can Dilah outsmart his enemies and fulfill his dream, or will the treasure remain out of reach? The stakes are high in this thrilling journey of self-discovery and adventure.

From the publisher

The first modern Chinese middle grade series to be translated and brought to the English-speaking market, from bestselling author Chen Jiatong. A young white fox dreams of being human. When his parents are taken from him, long-held secrets and a legend about a miraculous treasure rise to the surface in this perilous quest for self-discovery.When a young white fox named Dilah discovers a human family, he begins to dream of being human himself. But when his parents are assassinated, long-held secrets and a legend about a miraculous treasure rise to the surface. A treasure with the power to make animals human… The clues to its location are contained in a moonstone buried beneath their den. But evil blue foxes seek the treasure too and Dilah must race to find it first. Along the way, he meets all sorts of other creatures: a friendly seal, an ancient tortoise, and a fierce leopard – but can he stay one step ahead?

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