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| Original Title: | Stone Fox |
| ISBN: | 0064401324 (ISBN13: 9780064401326) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | George C. Stone Center for Children's Books Recognition of Merit Award (1987) |

John Reynolds Gardiner
Paperback | Pages: 96 pages Rating: 4.04 | 13645 Users | 1258 Reviews
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| Title | : | Stone Fox |
| Author | : | John Reynolds Gardiner |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | 30th Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 96 pages |
| Published | : | April 27th 2010 by HarperCollins (first published January 1st 1980) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Childrens. Animals. Realistic Fiction |
Narration Supposing Books Stone Fox
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.
Rating Containing Books Stone Fox
Ratings: 4.04 From 13645 Users | 1258 ReviewsPiece Containing Books Stone Fox
Very sad! Spoiler Alert!!The main character is a ten-year-old boy named Billy who owns a very nice dog named Stella. Billy lives with his grandfather. Life is good until his grandfather falls seriously ill. This man came to the door after the grandpa has been sick for a while. He says that the grandpa hasn't been paying his taxes so he'll have to take grandpa's farm away. Billy, unwilling to let the farm be taken away and himself thrust into an orphanage, enters him and his dog into this dogreally fun, but really sad at the end, i cried a little
Wow, was not expecting that ending. What a tearjerker.

Personal Reflection - I chose to read this book because Id seen it being used in the classroom when I was subbing as a Para. Each and every single student, boys and girls alike, were thoroughly enjoying the book and from what little Id learned about it while there, I just knew I had to add it to my list of future reads. It did not disappoint! The book was easy to relate to and certainly pulled at my heartstrings. The theme of hope, hard work, and dedication are practically my motto and this book
I honestly have not gotten whiplash like that in years. The First 95% Me: This is a classic novel. A book to be read with dignity and grace. Young William needs to save the farm, the crops and above all, his grandfather. Also me: They call him Little Willy. *uncontrollable giggles* The Last 5% What. The. Absolute. Hell.That was NOT how you do a book. The Summary Little Willy's grandfather gives up on life. Willy holds down the farm, brings in the crops and cares for his depressed
This is a great little story about courage and determination and love.
Such a sad and beatiful story very touching. Read this in third grade as a read aloud. Loved it so much that I bought the book and I stilll continue to re-read it.


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