Fantastic Mr. Fox

Written by Roald Dahl · Illustrated by Quentin Blake

A clever fox outsmarts three mean farmers to steal food for his family and friends

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81 pages· 9,912 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 600L

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Fantastic Mr. Fox is in a tight spot. Three ruthless farmers, Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, have teamed up to capture him after he pilfers their goods. With his family trapped and danger closing in, Mr. Fox must devise an ingenious escape plan. Can his cunning outsmart their relentless pursuit, or will the farmers finally claim victory? The stakes are high, and only a truly fantastic plan can ensure survival. Dive into this thrilling tale of wit and survival, where every move could be Mr. Fox's last.

"In the hole lived Mr Fox and Mrs Fox and their four Small Foxes."

— from the book

From the publisher

Nobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox!

Someone’s been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief—it’s Fantastic Mr. Fox! Working alone they could never catch him; but now fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they don’t know is that they’re not dealing with just any fox—Mr. Fox would rather die than surrender. Only the most fantastic plan can save him now.

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