The Fox and the Ghost King
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2016 · Est. 56 min read

The Fox and the Ghost King

Written by Michael Morpurgo

A family of football-loving foxes hears a ghostly voice from underground, and it leads them to a long-lost king.

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144 pages· 4,978 words· Est. 56 min read· ~510L· AR ~3.4 · ~1 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes who love football. One day they hear a ghostly voice coming from deep underground: a long-lost king who wants to be found. Helping him leads the foxes to one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory.

From the publisher

A warm and funny story for younger readers, about two foxes, a ghost and one of the biggest archaeological discoveries in living memory… ‘A heartwarming tale for animal lovers and football fans alike’ Guardian In a cosy den under a garden shed lives a family of foxes. They love to watch football, all foxes do. One day, they are surprised by a ghostly voice coming from deep underground. The stranger promises to grant the foxes their dearest wish if they only set him free.With their favourite football team on a losing streak, the foxes know exactly what to wish for. But can they trust the mysterious stranger?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
4,978
Reading age
7–99+
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~510L
AR book level
~3.4
AR points
~1
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
March 11, 2025
First published
September 22, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780008728205

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