FOX BUSTERS - Hardcover

King-Smith, Dick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0440500648 ISBN 13: 9780440500643

Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 1988

Synopsis

A community of chickens continually preyed on by hungry foxes is saved by the birth of three wonder chicks, who grow into magnificent flying machines and lead a climactic barnyard battle.

About this title

From Publishers Weekly:

With the farmyard setting and animal characters of which he writes so masterfully, King-Smith once again creates an outstanding fantasy. The fox busters are three extraordinary pullets, whose heritage, upbringing and intelligence combine to make them attempt a daring plan. Their enemies, four smart poultry-loving foxes, have hatched a murderous plan of their own. While the odds seem to favor the carnivores, the chickens have discovered an ingenious way to harden their unlaid eggs and to use them as weapons. Suspenseful, engrossing, and so carefully structured as to render it entirely believable, the story is an ideal read-aloud, with something of interest for all ages. Illustrations not seen by PW. Ages 8-11.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0440500648
• ISBN 13: 9780440500643
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 117