The Lantern Fox

by Garry Kilworth

April would love to make friends but shyness stands in her way, until she meets the lantern fox, glowing with the moonlight he has drunk from a forest pool. April looks after him and his glow begins to fade as her confidence grows until they can both be released into their own worlds.

Genres: Animal Fiction, Childrens

86 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1998

About the author

Garry Douglas Kilworth is a historical novelist who also published sci-fi, fantasy, and juvenile fiction.

Kilworth is a graduate of King's College London. He was previously a science fiction author, having published one hundred twenty short stories and seventy novels.

Reviews

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a sweet and somewhat bizarre tale about a little girl who finds a fox who has a magical luminescence about him (as well as the ability to speak English.) The story is fairly short and shows how the girl begins to blossom and come out of her shell through a need to protect the fox. The two realize that they were meant to help one another. I think that it is an engaging tale for young readers. It has some humorous bits and it also touches on sibling rivalry, divorced parents, and a mother who begins to date.

I found this book in England and will bring it home for our girls to read. The book has a decidedly English 'flavour,' and I will be sure to explain about the different spellings and the slightly different vocabulary. Overall, it's an entertaining book.

[Liana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really cute book! I enjoyed reading it, I only wish it was a bit longer so we can see more of that awesome fox that glows.~
I'd definitely recommend it to any child who loves wild animals, especially foxes! It’s nice to read about a fox who ISN’T sly, shady, and mean like its stereotype is usually displayed, hehehe.