The Secret Life of the Red Fox

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: June 28, 2017

Review

An interesting year-long journey with Vixen, a red fox, this non-fiction book will captivate young readers. The story begins in February with the red fox in her secret hideout and concludes in the Fall with the young foxes saying goodbye to their parents. The narrative is very informative, providing plenty of facts about foxes. Vocabulary words are highlighted and defined and are also included in the glossary. In addition to the glossary, a section of additional information about the red fox and listing of more books about foxes is also included in the back pages. The realistic illustrations add a great deal to the text. Done in soft pastels and aqua crayons the realistic images are impressionistic in style adding a artistic flavor. Readers will learn a great deal about the red fox within this brief introduction to the red fox.

Overall Book Score: very good