Fox Farm

by Eileen Dunlop

Through caring for a stray fox cub, a ten-year-old gradually accepts the fact that, though he too has been abandoned, he does have a place in his foster family.

Genres: Animals, Fiction, Childrens

149 pages, Hardcover

First published November 9, 1978

About the author

Eileen Dunlop has lived in Scotland all her life. Born in Alloa, 13 October 1938, she was educated at Alloa Academy and Moray House College, Edinburgh.

Reviews

[Kirsti · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute children's story that isn't necessarily about a fox, but more about the two boys and a growing friendship. One of them is a foster child, struggling to grow to love his foster family because he knows nothing is permanent. I really enjoyed seeing their relationship grow.

This book looks like millions of other children's paperbacks, which is a shame. I wonder if I would have picked it up if not for the fact I adore foxes and love reading books about them. I did however, and finally got around to reading it this afternoon. If you ever find a copy, try it for yourself!

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the "Foxy" titled edition of this book. So I thought this book would follow foxy, a little fox cub two boys Adam and Richard find. Not so, but this is a solid book about the friendship of two boys. Adam is a foster child that Richards family takes in. Your heart breaks for Adam, who has been constantly disappointed by his biological father, yet continues to fawn over him. With the addition of a secret pet, Foxy, he starts to slowly form a bond with Richard and allow himself to be cared for by the family.

It's a nice tale, but I just about threw the book at the big reveal that happens at the end. Probably because I'm a baby and I don't like it when a book tricks me. But at least it makes everything end happily.

[Allanah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the book. It is a bit different to the books I normally read, but I liked it.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paperbac title, Foxy.