Begin Isla's search in book 1
The Taken introduces Isla, her missing family, the human city, and the foxcraft abilities that grow across the trilogy.
Reading order
How to Read the Foxcraft Books
Read The Taken, The Elders, and The Mage in order. Isla's search for her family, the secrets of foxcraft, and the threat posed by the Mage build directly toward the final book.
Sources: Inbali Iserles's official Foxcraft inventory, The author's official first-book page, Scholastic's official trilogy pack.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The animal adventure includes a den fire, separation from family, pursuit, traps, poisoned food, animal attacks, mind control, capture, injury, death, and a threatened war. Isla faces sustained danger, but courage, loyalty, resourcefulness, and learning whom to trust remain the emotional center.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015
The Taken
A young fox must master ancient magic to survive in a perilous world after her family vanishes.
272 pages· 55,568 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Summary: Isla, a young fox, returns to find her den in flames and her family missing. Fleeing into the human world, she faces a ruthless enemy. To survive, Isla must master the ancient, magical arts of foxcraft. Can she unravel these secrets before it's too late? Her journey is fraught with danger, mystery, and the hope of reuniting with her family. As she navigates this treacherous terrain, Isla's cunning and newfound skills will be her only allies. Will she uncover the truth and save her loved ones?
In reading order
Foxcraft Series
3 books · Published 2015–2017
#1
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$858
The Taken
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015
A young fox must master ancient magic to survive in a perilous world after her family vanishes.
#2
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$1699
The Elders
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
A young fox must master ancient magic to find her brother and evade a sinister predator.
#3
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$1797
The Mage
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
A young fox must stop a powerful threat or risk the world's destruction.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Foxcraft series?
There are 3 books in the Foxcraft series. It began with The Taken in 2015, and the newest book, The Mage, was published in 2017.
What order should you read the Foxcraft books in?
Start with The Taken and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
What ages are the Foxcraft books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
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The people who bring Foxcraft to life.
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