Fox Fires

By Emilia Ojala

Part of the Fox Fires series

A raccoon dog embarks on a quest to restore the vanished Northern Lights.

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252 pages

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When the mystical Fox Fires vanish, young raccoon dog Raate journeys north to uncover the fate of Repo, the fire fox whose fur lights the sky. Along the way, Raate encounters fascinating creatures and forges new friendships. As she delves deeper into the heart of Finnish folklore, Raate must navigate the delicate balance between the living and the dead. Will she succeed in reigniting the celestial gateway, or will the souls remain lost forever? Embark on an enchanting adventure that explores nature, friendship, and the mysteries of the Northern Lights.

From the publisher

FOX FIRES is a fantasy-adventure that is inspired by Finnish folklore. “Fox Fires” refers to the Northern Lights; a literal translation from the Finnish word “revontulet.” (Revontulet = Repo’s fires.) The Fox Fires are a gate between this world and the land of the dead - it allows souls to visit their loved ones. But suddenly, the Fox Fires disappear. Our main character, a young raccoon dog named Raate, heads north to find what’s happened to Repo, the fire fox whose burning fur is said to make the Fox Fires appear in the sky. On her journey, Raate meets all kinds of interesting creatures, and also new friends. FOX FIRES is a fantasy-adventure that is inspired by Finnish folklore. “Fox Fires” refers to the Northern Lights; a literal translation from the Finnish word “revontulet.” (Revontulet = Repo’s fires.) The Fox Fires are a gate between this world and the land of the dead - it allows souls to visit their loved ones. But suddenly, the Fox Fires disappear. Our main character, a young raccoon dog named Raate, heads north to find what’s happened to Repo, the fire fox whose burning fur is said to make the Fox Fires appear in the sky. On her journey, Raate meets all kinds of interesting creatures, and also new friends. The story is told from an animal’s perspective, taking us deep into nature. The graphic novel addresses the relationship between humans and nature, friendships, family, self-growth, and, of course, Finnish folklore.

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