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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1968
The Midnight Fox
By Betsy Byars
A city boy's summer on a farm changes when he discovers a mysterious black fox in danger.
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134 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Tom dreads spending summer on his aunt's farm, surrounded by unfamiliar animals and loneliness. But everything shifts when he spots a mysterious black fox in the woods. Captivated by her grace, Tom finds solace in watching her. When the fox and her cub face a threat, Tom must confront his fears and decide how far he'll go to protect them. Will he find the courage to act, or will the farm's terrors hold him back? Discover the unexpected bond between a boy and a wild creature in this tale of bravery and friendship.
From the publisher
No one asked Tom how he felt about spending two months on his Aunt Millie’s farm. For a city boy, the farm holds countless terrors - stampeding baby lambs, boy-chasing chickens, and worst of all, lonliness. But everything changes when Tom sees the midnight fox. He can spend hours watching the graceful black fox in the woods. And when her life - and that of her cub - is in danger, Tom knows exactly what he must do.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 134
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 970L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~6.4
- F&P level
- ~W
Publication
- Published
- July 30, 1981
- First published
- January 1, 1968
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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