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Stone Fox |  | Author: John Reynolds Gardiner
Creator: Greg Hargreaves
Brand: Harper Collins Publishers
Category: Book
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Seller: bay-city-books
Rating:  285 reviews
Sales Rank: 12379
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 96
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.3
MPN: HC-0064401324
ISBN: 0064401324
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780064401326
ASIN: 0064401324
Publication Date: March 2, 1983
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Product Description
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.
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 Very Happy!!! October 3, 2009
Mommy2 the Rescue (North Carolina)
This was my first time purchasing an item from Amazon. I was very happy with my purchase. The book arrived quickly and it was in great condition. No lines, No gas, No hassle. The perfect way to shop!!!
GOOD, BUT NOT A STORY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN! August 11, 2009
S. Catherall (Marion, IA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a very fast read. The story is engaging especially for kids 10-12 who want a good story but don't want one with too much description. Some of the story could be troubling to adults, but kids will accept the story's parameters. It begins with the mystery of why young Willy's grandfather is sick. It turns out that he has given up on life...but why? Willy finds out that his grandfather hasn't paid his taxes for 10 years and his debt now seems insurmountable and the tax man cometh. Willy is a likable character because he loves his grandfather and will do anything to help him get well. Adults may be upset that the old man doesn't seem to care about the fear he is putting the boy through. But Willy just begins to do what he can as his grandfather has always done for him. Willy discovers that there is a dog sled race in his town and the prize is just enough to pay off the tax bill. He can enter even though he only has one dog, Searchlight. But a famous Indian, Stone Fox, is also entering and he has never lost a race. There is a violent scene which is upsetting, but Willy comes to understand that Stone Fox has a very pressing reason to win the race too. What happens the day of the race is the greatest mystery in the book. The ending satisfies in many ways but it will be difficult for readers younger than about 10 to deal with.
I recommend this book for ages 10-12 as I've said. I think it would make a better read between a parent and child so that the parent might bring out some nuances that would be hard for the child to understand.
Mrs. Cooper's ESL Class April 13, 2009
J. Cooper (Rochester, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Best Book (by Jenna and Gabby)
If you have not read Stone Fox, you need to. This book can teach children many things such as what it was like living in the 1880's. It also teaches you to always try your best and always care about others. You can also learn that being kind when someone else is suffering makes you feel proud of yourself. You would like reading this book. The author included many details and made us want to keep reading. Go read this book now! You'll love it!
The Best Book Ever! (by Omar)
I gave this book five stars because it had excellent characters and interesting details. I liked how Willie entered a race that was for older people. Willie's grandfather is depressed and Willie has to get $500 to pay the tax man. Willie has to win the dog sled race. It's all up to him. That's all I can tell you for now. You will have to read the book to find out what happens. The thing I liked best about this book was it was filled with action and I couldn't wait to find out what happened. The ending was kind of sad but I still thought it was a great book.
The Amazing Stone Fox (by Karrina and Katie)
Stone Fox is an amazing book. We couldn't wait to find out what happened. Grandfather has to apy a lot of money to keep the farm but grandfather got ill and now it's up to Willy to save the farm. Willy enters a race to get the money.Do you think Willy will win? Stone Fox will try to win too. Willy entered a race that for adults. I wouldn't expect a kid to be so brave. Willy is helpful and cares a lot about his grandfather. The reason we liked this book is because Willy was an amazing character and Stone Fox turned out to be an awesome person too.
 Horrible book for a young child to read. January 18, 2009
Frank Mele (San Francisco, CA USA)
9 out of 13 found this review helpful
This book is probably one of the most depressing children's books out there. A boy lives on a farm with his grandfather The child's grandfather in the story sinks into such a low mental state of depression that he just doesn't want to interact with the world anymore. There is an evil tax collector. The title character "Stone Fox" is only in two short chapters. In the first one he smashes the boy in the face and closes one of his eyes for taking a peek at the Indian's samoyeds. I guess no one cares about child abuse in Jackson Wyoming or are we suppose to "understand" the incident for some strange reason. In addition to his incoherent grandfather, a bullying adult taxman and getting smashed in the face, in the final page of the book the boy's only friend, his dog,dies of a burst heart in his arms. What a depressing story for young minds. Get your children Baum's Oz books and let them enjoy their childhood.
 Terrible way to promote a dog sled race? January 1, 2009
R. Bagula (Lakeside, Ca United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
"In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes."
,said Benjamin Franklin.
The old man so worried he can give up
and the boy with a big heart who doesn't know yet about losing.
It makes for a good story,
but I don't know what we are teaching children
if we read this story of courage to them?
Is the government right in trying to extract tax from the poor past their ability to pay? Is a democracy any less a tyrant when it does that than King George and his tax on tea?
Here the white farmer is set in the clothes of the Indian whose land he stole with the government's help?
The ordinary people in America are too often forgotten or taken for granted in their hard work and toil.
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