Stone Fox by Gardiner, John Reynolds Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less
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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100690039840
ISBN-139780690039849
eBay Product ID (ePID)32175
Product Key Features
Book TitleStone Fox
Number of Pages96 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAnimals / Dogs, Action & Adventure / General, General, Animals / Foxes, Sports & Recreation / Winter Sports
Publication Year1980
IllustratorYes, Sewall, Marcia
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorJohn Reynolds Gardiner
FormatLibrary Binding
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight11.7 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN79-007895
Dewey Edition21
ReviewsGardiner's description of the race and sudden climax (based on legend) is fast-paced and enveloping.
Grade FromSecond Grade
Grade ToSixth Grade
Dewey DecimalFic
SynopsisJohn 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. 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., John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. 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. 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.