SuitabookFantastic Mr Fox
Roald Dahl
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A comic animal adventure driven by clever schemes and escalating trouble. Mr Fox’s efforts to feed his family widen into a rescue for other hungry animals.
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Roald Dahl
A comic animal adventure driven by clever schemes and escalating trouble. Mr Fox’s efforts to feed his family widen into a rescue for other hungry animals.
Brian Selznick
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Betty G. Birney
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Zanib Mian
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Andrea Wang and Jason Chin
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Steven Butler
Expect a playful fantasy adventure centred on an unusual hotel, magical visitors and comic world-building. The story appears designed for momentum and imaginative enjoyment, with short chapters, action and humour rather than a complex plot.
Maurice Sendak
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Jill Tomlinson
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Dorothy Edwards
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Michael Rosen, illustrated by David Tazzyman
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Robert Swindells
A compact, atmospheric fantasy about courage and devotion, with a clear quest structure. Its cold landscapes and threatening folklore create suspense, while Ivan’s determination gives the story emotional purpose.
Angela McAllister and Grahame Baker-Smith
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