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Scary Stories for Young Foxes (Scary Stories for Young Foxes, 1) Hardcover – Illustrated, July 30, 2019

by Christian McKay Heidicker (Author), Junyi Wu (Illustrator)
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A 2020 Newbery Honor Recipient!

Christian McKay Heidicker, author of the Thieves of Weirdwood trilogy, draws inspiration from Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe for his debut middle-grade novel, a thrilling portrait of survival and an unforgettable tale of friendship.

"Clever and harrowing." ―The Wall Street Journal

"Into the finest tradition of storytelling steps Christian McKay Heidicker with these highly original, bone-chilling, and ultimately heart-warming stories. All that’s needed is a blazing campfire and a delicious plate of peaches and centipedes.” ―Kathi Appelt, Newbery Award honoree and National Book Award finalist

The haunted season has arrived in the Antler Wood. No fox kit is safe.

When Mia and Uly are separated from their litters, they discover a dangerous world full of monsters. In order to find a den to call home, they must venture through field and forest, facing unspeakable things that dwell in the darkness: a zombie who hungers for their flesh, a witch who tries to steal their skins, a ghost who hunts them through the snow . . . and other things too scary to mention.

Featuring eight interconnected stories and sixteen hauntingly beautiful illustrations, Scary Stories for Young Foxes contains the kinds of adventures and thrills you love to listen to beside a campfire in the dark of night. Fans of Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Auxier, and R. L. Stine have found their next favorite book.

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    Scary Stories for Young Foxes
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  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    640L
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    5.67 x 1.23 x 8.64 inches
  8. Publisher
    Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
  9. Publication date
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  10. ISBN-10
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"These tales are not for the faint of heart. And once you start, you cannot stop until you’ve reached the end....Terrifying and wonderful. A nightmare book you’ll want to return to repeatedly."―Betsy Bird, Fuse8 Productions

"A weird, creepy and thoroughly entertaining romp for readers of all ages! Highly recommended!”―Jonathan Maberry, New York Times-bestselling author of Rot & Ruin and Mars One

“Heidicker has written the next Watership Down.”―New York Times-bestselling author Jessica Day George

“Gather around this collection of finely written stories that will raise your hackles and tingle your whiskers. But reader, beware. The dangers within this book are very real. Fortunately, so is the bravery of foxes.”―Matthew Kirby, Edgar Award-winning author of Icefall and The Clockwork Three

"[F]or a certain type of reader―those lost in a battered copy of Alvin Schwartz's Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark―this is exactly the kind of book they’re hunting for... Kids able to brave the harrowing adventures of Mia and Uly are in for a chilling roller coaster of a read."―Booklist, Starred Review

"As each tale grows progressively darker, the kits must question their fearlessness and consider returning to the safety of their mother’s side...An entertaining read for those who enjoy spooky animal thrills."―Publishers Weekly

"Dark and skillfully distressing, this is a story for the bold."―Kirkus

"Heidicker strikes a careful balance of horror and suspense, deploying vivid descriptions of blood and viscera along with key moments of unbearably heightened tension...Fans of Parry’s A Wolf Called Wander will find the kits’ journey to safety compelling, and readers of horror will most certainly appreciate the thrills and chills offered here."―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

About the Author

Christian McKay Heidicker reads and writes and drinks tea. He is the author of the Newbery Honor-recipient Scary Stories for Young Foxes, as well as Scary Stories for Young Foxes: The City, Cure for the Common Universe and Attack of the 50 Foot Wallflower. With William Shivering, he wrote the Thieves of Weirdwoodtrilogy. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); Illustrated edition (July 30, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250181429
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250181428
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 640L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.09 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.67 x 1.23 x 8.64 inches
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A crazy adventure with unexpected twists turns and connections. Spooky for sure with good intense moments as well as warm moments.
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Kristy Lou Who
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for children and adults alike!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2022
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Although this book is written for young children, I was able to enjoy it as an 18 year old student in university. The author, Christian Heidicker's, attention to detail is astonishing and creates vivd images. His words create a scene that makes you feel like you are enveloped in the world of these little foxes. I originally heard an expert of one of his stories in a class of mine and knew I had to give some of his work a read. His care in writing this novel is apparent. It seems that he was so devoted to perfectly capturing the emotions and experiences of the young fox. The characters are engaging and the story line is exciting and keeps you on your toes. There are a lot of ups and downs throughout. I think it teaches an important lesson to children as it helps them to see that although life is not all sunshine and rainbows, there is still lots good in it. The book is scary but no too scary for the intended audience. It is a good sized book for children to start reading more advanced work and the chapters are relatively short so that they could read entire chapters on their own pretty quickly. This book is definitely a good one that I plan to read with my future children! It was able to capture my attention and obviously catch the attention of others shown by its Newbery Award medal so I would definitely recommend it to anybody interested in picking it up.
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Mariah Madsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable for All Ages, Not Too Scary
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2022
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I don’t usually read scary stories of any kind, but this book intrigued me, so I decided to give it a try. I figured a story about foxes, written for kids, would be a good way to break into the horror genre, and I was right. It’s not the kind of “scary” that gives me nightmares—though, granted, I’m a bit older than its intended audience. Rather, it’s the kind of scary that makes me view the world with a broader perspective and with compassion for the smaller creatures that inhabit the wild areas of the world. I now feel sorry for the difficult lives that foxes, and all animals, have to survive, and I’m all too aware of humankind’s role in creating danger for them. Throughout the story, I was genuinely worried for these young foxes, and I simply had to reach the end so I would know what happened to them.

Christian Heidicker does an excellent job of nesting stories inside stories. The framework of the book follows several fox kits as they listen to an older fox tell them a series of interconnected short stories. Heidicker does this nesting in a way that is easy to follow, and you are pulled right along with the foxes. His descriptions, characterization, and weaving of facts with fiction are beautiful and seamless. There are just enough twists to keep you on your toes. This book is enjoyable for all ages, whether you’re into the horror genre or not. It’s one that I’d be willing to read again and read to my own children.
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Millie
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming Read and Cute Foxes
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2022
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Scary Stories for Young Foxes strikes a balance of truth and spookiness that could satiate any young fan of the thriller/suspense genre. I loved so much of this book that it is hard to describe, but I think one of the high points of this book is definitely the characters. The stories center around fox kits who have complaints and concerns that mid-grade readers might relate to– feeling too young, not being told the truth, and having to be brave when they don’t feel that way. I found myself nervous for the characters in each story, knowing that something bad might happen, but not knowing when. This book is nothing if not suspenseful. But the suspense is softened by three dimensional characters that tend to be endearing the moment they hit the page. The design of the book is brilliant, especially the use of light and dark pages to denote different narratives within the book. The illustrations were well-done and added to the spooky atmosphere of the book. This book had me, as an adult, afraid for the young lives of the foxes and feeling as impatient as some of the characters as I read. I love that ultimately this book gets at interesting themes such as who is a villain, who to trust, managing the difficulty of relationships that need to change and finding safety in a scary world. I will definitely be passing this along to all of the kids in my life that like complex situations and loyal characters (and of course, spooky season).
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frugalmom
5.0 out of 5 stars A charming middle-grade horror story
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2022
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I seriously loved this book so much, if I could give it more than five stars, I would!

This book, by Christian McKay Heidecker, was a perfect first foray into horror for people who are scared of scary stories, no matter their age. It follows the story of seven fox kits who go to visit the old fox in the forest, following the promise of scary stories. The old fox tells the fox kits a series of scary stories, following the adventures of two fox kits. However, after each scary story, one fox kit goes home, too scared to stay any longer. This story within a story is engaging and Heidecker came to my university to speak in our Reading Series, and I loved hearing his thoughts on scary witches in fairy tales, and his own witch in the scary stories (trust me, you will never guess who his witch is until it’s revealed, and then it will make perfect sense!). Also in credit to the author, the imagery and rhythm in the book is fantastic.

I know this is a book for middle grade, but even as a university student, I really enjoyed it! I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys scary stories, fairy tales, or anything in between.

In terms of aesthetics, the illustrations were very cute! The cover is gorgeous, and the interior just as perfect. Even on Kindle, it was an enjoyable reading experience (since I know some people have something against ebooks).

In short, a wonderful read. I can’t wait to read more from Christian McKay Heidecker.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Love the book but not the reward
Reviewed in Germany on September 5, 2021
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Theres nothing to say about the story itself.
I love it! Its horrible for young foxes but not too horrible for humans.
I loved the drawings!

But since the book won the honor reward its horrible to buy.
I needed about 1 hour to extremely carefully peel off the reward Sticker which destorys the beautiful cover Art.
I HATE things like this.
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Michael F. Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable read for kids and adults alike!
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2019
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There are a couple of things I will note beyond the fact that this is an excellent story, which drove me to read on well into the night. The first is that the care the author took in writing this is wildly apparent. I can almost imagine him creeping about the woods in an effort to understand exactly how a fox kit might feel, limping along on three legs, and then deliberating on how to translate that into a foxish lexicon.

And, secondly, this is a brave story, in that it really does go old-school in terms of the content—more Poe. It’s not for weak hearted kits. And that’s what will likely make it a classic.
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Deborah Hamwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Scary and exciting!
Reviewed in Australia on November 9, 2021
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My 8 yr old son and I have been reading this book at bedtime. Excellent, gripping story about two fox cubs and their adventures. Wonderful imagery, exciting storyline. A must for young readers but might be too scary for tiny tots.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good book.
Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2022
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All the stories are connected and are really good.
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Ken Rosser
3.0 out of 5 stars It has potential
Reviewed in Canada on June 6, 2022
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Maybe I'm too old and fussy, but this wasn't up to my expectations. Still, I did read it all, and the sequel as well. so it did keep me engaged.
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