Old Granny Fox
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · Est. 3 hour read

Old Granny Fox

By Thornton W. Burgess

A young fox named Reddy learns valuable lessons about life, family, and community from his wise and experienced grandmother, Granny Fox.

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112 pages· 22,798 words· Est. 3 hour read

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In a snow-covered forest, Reddy Fox's daring schemes to raid Farmer Brown's chicken house clash with Granny Fox's seasoned wisdom. As hunger looms, Granny teaches Reddy patience and resourcefulness, challenging his youthful arrogance. Will Reddy learn the value of common sense before it's too late? This timeless fable unfolds with lessons on wildlife and personal conduct, wrapped in an engaging tale of survival and growth.

From the publisher

A cherished woodland classic that has enchanted young readers since 1920, Old Granny Fox is now presented as a beautiful Bookroo Custom Edition with an updated, inviting cover and spine while keeping all the original cunning, charm, and woodland magic. In a bitter winter, crafty Old Granny Fox and her eager grandson Reddy prowl the snowy Green Meadows with empty bellies and sharp eyes, using clever tricks and patient lessons to outwit Farmer Brown’s boy, dodge hunters, and turn every close call into a chance to learn. Thornton W. Burgess’s lively tale sparkles with adventure, quick wits, and the quiet resilience of the wild, delivering a joyful message of patience, kindness, and nature’s clever ways. Venture into the frosty woods where sly tricks, heart-pounding chases, and foxy triumphs await!

At a glance
Format
Pages
112
Words
22,798
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about coming of ageBooks about growing upBooks about communityBooks about familyBooks about animals
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A quaint tale of a wise Granny Fox and her sly grandson and the trouble, tricks, fun, and hardship they find on the farm.

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Publication
Published
December 15, 2023
Publisher
Bookroo
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Illustration details
Cover art by Davide Ortu. Spine design by Bookroo.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781959004349

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