Stone Fox
HarperCollins · Paperback · April 27, 2010
John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years.
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- Who it’s for
- A high-stakes dogsled race gives this adventure its brisk momentum and heartfelt pull.
- Themes
- Determination, Family devotion
- Pacing
- Fast
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John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure.
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Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race—the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. But he isn't the only one who desperately wants to win. Willy and his brave dog Searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a Native American man named Stone Fox, who has never lost a race. Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.
Race Day Tension
A high-stakes dogsled race gives this adventure its brisk momentum and heartfelt pull.
Come here for
- A determined boy, a brave dog, and a farm on the line
- The suspense of facing racers with very different odds
Expect
- Action centered on a dogsled race
- An adventure that balances excitement with warmth
Where it sits
| Dog Stories | 51% |
|---|---|
| Winter Sports | 49% |
| Action & Adventure | 43% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action & Adventure
- Dog Stories
- Farm Animal Stories
- Fox Stories
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- Pet Stories
- The Classics
- Historical Fiction
- Winter Sports
- Authors
- John Reynolds Gardiner
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- April 27, 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Determination · Family devotion
- Reading lane
- Action & Adventure