Fox 8: A Story -- George Saunders

<b>From the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Lincoln in the Bardo, </i>a darkly comic short story about the unintended consequences unleashed by our quest to tame the natural world--featuring gorgeous black-and-white illustrations by Chelsea Cardinal.</b> <p/> Fox 8 has always been known as the daydreamer in his pack, the one his fellow foxes regard with a knowing snort and a roll of the eyes. That is, until he develops a unique skill: He teaches himself to speak "Yuman" by hiding in the bushes outside a house and listening to children's bedtime stories. The power of language fuels his abundant curiosity about people--even after "danjer" arrives in the form of a new shopping mall that cuts off his food supply, sending Fox 8 on a harrowing quest to help save his pack. <p/> Told with his distinctive blend of humor and pathos, <i>Fox 8</i> showcases the extraordinary imaginative talents of George Saunders, whom <i>The New York Times</i> called "the writer for our time."<br><br><b>Author:</b> George Saunders<br><b>Publisher:</b> Random House<br><b>Published:</b> 11/13/2018<br><b>Pages:</b> 64<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.35lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.00h x 5.10w x 0.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781984818027<br><b>Age Range:</b> 8-12<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Library Journal Prepub Alert</i> 06/15/2018 pg. 57<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>George Saunders</b> is the author of nine books, including the novel <i>Lincoln in the Bardo,