The Fox Busters

Cover of The Fox Busters by Dick King-Smith
Publisher: Puffin Books
Year: 1980
Language: en
Edition: New Ed
Pages: 111
ISBN-13: 9780140311754
Dimensions:
Height: 7.0866 Inches
Length: 4.3307 Inches
Weight: 0.14991433816 pounds
Width: 0.23622 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 823/.9/1J
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The Fox Busters by Dick King-Smith is a captivating tale published by Puffin Books in 1980, featuring 111 pages in English. This story follows the evolution of chickens on Foxearth Farm, who, once flightless and vulnerable, become clever and agile in their quest to outsmart the cunning foxes that threaten their coop. The narrative introduces three sisters, Ransome, Sims, and Jefferies, who are hatched with a unique determination to confront their adversaries.

Readers will discover a blend of humor and adventure as the chickens transform into the legendary Fox Busters, showcasing their newfound abilities and resilience. The book explores themes of survival and ingenuity within the context of juvenile fiction, highlighting the dynamic between animals and their instincts. This edition invites readers to engage with a whimsical yet thought-provoking story that challenges the traditional roles of its characters.


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Flightless, helpless and often, frankly, more than a little silly, chickens are no match for the cunning, merciless foxes stalking their coop. Or are they? Thanks to a careless farmer and generations of determined foxes, the chickens on Foxearth Farm have evolved into quick-witted, long-legged, high flying fox dodgers. Then, just a week after a vicious fox ambush in the water trough, three sisters are hatched. And Ransome, Sims and Jefferies are no ordinary chicks: they grow up determined to fight back. They are the legendary Fox Busters …

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “The Fox Busters” by Dick King-Smith. Synopsis preview: Flightless, helpless and often, frankly, more than a little silly, chickens are no match for the cunning, merciless foxes stalking their coop. Or are they? Thanks to a careless farmer and generations of determined foxes,…
Who is the author of “The Fox Busters”?
“The Fox Busters” is credited to Dick King-Smith.
When was “The Fox Busters” published?
Publisher: Puffin Books. Year: 1980.
What is the ISBN for “The Fox Busters”?
ISBN-13: 9780140311754.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 111. Edition: New Ed.

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