Stone Fox
Autor John Reynolds Gardiner Ilustrat de Greg Hargreavesen Limba Engleză Paperback – 26 apr 2010 – vârsta până la 12 ani
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.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780064401326
ISBN-10: 0064401324
Pagini: 96
Dimensiuni: 130 x 194 x 5 mm
Greutate: 0.07 kg
Ediția:Reissue
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția HarperCollins
ISBN-10: 0064401324
Pagini: 96
Dimensiuni: 130 x 194 x 5 mm
Greutate: 0.07 kg
Ediția:Reissue
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția HarperCollins
Textul de pe ultima copertă
A Race Against Time
Little Willy's grandfather is sick, and it's up to Willy to save their farm from tax collectors. Their only hope is the prize money from the National Dogsled Race. But a lot of other people want to win the race, too, including Stone Fox, who has never lost a race in his life.Do Willy and his dog Searchlight stand a chance against the toughest racers around? Can they win the race to save the farm -- and Grandfather -- before it's too late?
Recenzii
“Gardiner’s description of the race and sudden climax (based on legend) is fast-paced and enveloping.” — School Library Journal
“A superb piece of storytelling—without doubt the most exciting and moving book this season.” — The New Yorker
“A superb piece of storytelling—without doubt the most exciting and moving book this season.” — The New Yorker
Notă biografică
John Reynolds Gardiner (1944?2006), who described himself as an ?author, engineer, inventor, rock-and-roll singer, door-to-door salesman, songwriter, and Santa Claus,? traveled widely throughout his life. Born in California, he lived in Ireland, Germany, Italy, El Salvador, England, and Mexico. He heard the legend that inspired Stone Fox while in Idaho and it became his first published work. His other works include How to Live a Life That's Not Boring.