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Clare has lived her entire life on a farm, but she has never seen a fox—until she finds a tiny cub that has lost its mother. Determined to keep the little fox hidden from her father, who believes foxes are vermin that should be shot, Clare must navigate her family's beliefs and the challenges of caring for an unexpected wild companion. The story explores themes of compassion, family tension, and the intersection of human attitudes with nature within a pastoral setting.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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