Product Details

• Age Range: 8 – 12 years
• Grade Level: 3 – 7
• Series: Foxcraft (Book 1)
• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Press; Reprint edition (April 26, 2016)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 054569082X
• ISBN-13: 978-0545690829
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.9 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces

Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal Gr 3-6–Isla’s life is carefree and comfortable, although she lives in theGreat Snarl with Ma, Fa, Greatma, and her inseparable and more talented twin,Pirie. Suddenly, all is snatched from her when she lags behind and comes backto her den to find a shulk of mean-looking foxes, led by the one-eyed Karka,burning down her home. She takes off before she can be captured, but findsherself in the dangerous world of the furless (humans) following the deathway(highway) and unable to eat anything more than beetles and worms. The youngkit soon finds herself in the company of a dog. When she begins to see histrue shape, he wa’akkirs (shape shifts) to reveal his true self: the beautifulred fox Siffrin, sent by the Elders to retrieve Pirie. He teaches Isla aboutFoxcraft, the cunning magic of the fox, and she is able to connect with Piriein her dreams as they continue their search. But all is not as it appears withSiffrin, and Isla realizes that he might not be a friend when she catchessight of the half rose mark on him. The mark is that of the foxes of Karka’sshulk, those called the Taken, who are controlled by the evil Mage. With somany questions remaining at the end, there is sure to be another installmentin this series that will explore more parts and places of the fox world.Reminiscent of the “Warriors” series (HarperCollins), to which the authorcontributed, and similar to Kathryn Lasky’s “Guardians of Ga’Hoole” series(Scholastic), this title takes the actual habits and attributes of real foxesand mixes in magic and a complex social structure. This book will be enjoyedby readers who like well-crafted fantasy of the furry kind. VERDICT A solidcontribution to anthropomorphized animal stories, though not completelyoriginal in concept.–Clare A. Dombrowski, Amesbury Public Library, MA _–Thistext refers to the Hardcover edition._ Review Praise for Foxcraft: “Vivid details, intriguing characters, and a riveting plot are smoothly executed in this exciting new series. Beautifully rendered and magical.” — _Kirkus Reviews_, starred review “Iserles takes the actual habits and attributes of real foxes and mixes inmagic and a complex social structure. Well-crafted fantasy of the furry kind.”– _School Library Journal_ “A new epic animal fantasy that will make you love foxes, see the furless in awhole new way, and wish you could use fox magic like slimmering, too. Perfectfor fans of Warriors and Guardians of Ga’Hoole.” — Tui T. Sutherland, authorof the Wings of Fire series See all Editorial Reviews