Recommended Age:
7
+
Ideal for confident read-aloud listeners who enjoy humorous, character-driven storytelling with clever plotting.
About the Book
Clever Mr. Fox outwits three mean farmers—Boggis, Bunce, and Bean—who are determined to kill him and his family, leading to an underground adventure that secures food and safety for all the animals. A short, darkly comic Dahl classic full of wit and triumph.
Content Ratings
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Light Themes
The foxes face starvation and the threat of death. Themes of resourcefulness, family protection, and outsmarting bullies are central. The tone is darkly comic and ultimately triumphant.
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Mild Violence
Cartoonish attempts to capture animals create conflict. Violence is humorous and comic.
Engagement:
Genre:
Adventure
Published:
1970
Page Count:
96