Fantastic Mr Fox
Ratings118
Average rating3.7
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Ratings118
Average rating3.7
The main character of Fantastic Mr. Fox is an extremely clever anthropomorphized fox named Mr. Fox. He lives with his wife and four little foxes. In order to feed his family, he steals food from the cruel, brutish farmers named Boggis, Bunce, and Bean every night.
Finally tired of being constantly outwitted by Mr. Fox, the farmers attempt to capture and kill him. The foxes escape in time by burrowing deep into the ground. The farmers decide to wait outside the hole for the foxes to emerge. Unable to leave the hole and steal food, Mr. Fox and his family begin to starve. Mr. Fox devises a plan to steal food from the farmers by tunneling into the ground and borrowing into the farmer's houses.
Aided by a friendly Badger, the animals bring the stolen food back and Mrs. Fox prepares a great celebratory banquet attended by the other starving animals and their families. Mr. Fox invites all the animals to live with him underground and says that he will provide food for them daily thanks to his underground passages. All the animals live happily and safely, while the farmers remain waiting outside in vain for Mr. Fox to show up.
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I enjoyed it. I listened to the audiobook read by Chris O'Dowd and between his enthusiasm and the sound effects, it was an interesting and enjoyable listen. But I was expecting it to be a little more interesting. At least it was a short story. I expect a bit less from them because they take less of my time.
Another fantastic (like Mr Fox) Roald Dahl book. A suspenseful book that kept me (and my son) interested to the end as we followed the fortunes of the Fox family trying to stay one step ahead of the farmers. Highly recommended for children.
I don't think I've actually read this book (or any Ronald Dahl books), but I have seen the films and can only vaguely remember. Thinking from an educator's (secondary) perspective, maybe I'm thinking too hard, but I do like Badger's questioning of Mr. Fox's actions and balancing between what is right and wrong and the ethics behind every or certain actions. It's a silly book and still fun, regardless. I want to see the movie again!
Rating: 4.13 leaves out of 5Characters: 4/5 Cover: 3/5Story: 4.5/5Writing: 5/5Genre: Children/ClassicType: AudiobookWorth?: YesHated Disliked It Was Okay Liked Loved FavoritedAnother book on the 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up has been checked off. I was also pretty excited to read this one. I adore the movie, like Matilda. Though I think I would pick the movie again, just because you get more time with everyone. The book was straight to the point, which is fine, but I would have liked just a wee bit more.
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