Books like The Midnight Fox by Betsy Cromer Byars
During a summer on his aunt’s farm, Tony is disinclined to spend time outdoors until he spots a black fox in the woods. Intrigued, he follows the animal to its secret den, uncovering the hidden wonders of farm life and the forest. As he delves deeper, Tony learns about the fox’s role in the local ecosystem and finds unexpected connections between the quiet rural setting and the wild world just beyond the fields.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Betsy Cromer Byars
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