Fox 8
By George Saunders & Chelsea Cardinal
- Release Date: 2013-04-09
- Genre: Literary Fiction
Description
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo, a darkly comic short story about the unintended consequences unleashed by our quest to tame the natural world—featuring gorgeous black-and-white illustrations by Chelsea Cardinal.
Fox 8 has always been known as the daydreamer in his pack, the one his fellow foxes regard with a knowing snort and a roll of the eyes. That is, until he develops a unique skill: He teaches himself to speak “Yuman” by hiding in the bushes outside a house and listening to children’s bedtime stories. The power of language fuels his abundant curiosity about people—even after “danjer” arrives in the form of a new shopping mall that cuts off his food supply, sending Fox 8 on a harrowing quest to help save his pack.
Told with his distinctive blend of humor and pathos, Fox 8 showcases the extraordinary imaginative talents of George Saunders, whom The New York Times called “the writer for our time.”
Reviews
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4By Sam PeeeIt took a while to adjust to this type of wording but once you get going it was pretty easy. Seemed very much like a fable which kind of rambled on at the end. Might read it to my kids if I ever have some....Truly insightful
5By Amazingbob5I was looking for a good book about foxes and found this one and it is the best decision I have made in a long time. It shows how people have put mean stereotypes and shows the cruelness of our abuse towards these animals. It is a must-read by everyone, and please take in the meaning of this story to heart, it is truly insightful.Read this Story
5By matthewwbakerAnother amazing short. Read this!Animal talk
5By Markus StobbsA must for anyone who likes animals that talk or enjoys laughing out loud while reading.Fox 8
5By Honey Ryder3Such an interesting read. I loved itGreat story
5By kppkkppkkpDownloaded this in the woods on an AT thruhike. I loved this story, reading it at night in the tent in the woods made it even better. Quick read, you will not regret it!Must Read
5By Michael BelongEveryone in the world needs to read this.
