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Scary Stories for Young Foxes (Scary Stories for Young Foxes, #1)

Christian McKay Heidicker,

Junyi Wu (Illustrator)

Start date: February 1, 2020

Finish date: February 29, 2020

Discussion: Newbery 2020

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* 2020 John Newbery Medal Awards
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Jan 27, 2020 Jenna rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: middle-grade, my-committees

2020 Newbery honor, my committee year!

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Mar 04, 2020 Dest rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: middle-grade, scary

I'm glad the word "scary" is right in the title. "Scary" is not being used in a cute or ironic way here. This is not the kind of story where everyone is okay in the end. There's real danger and cruelty and death. But the story does have a bittersweet happy ending. All children's books should be as honest and hopeful as this one. ...more

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Dec 09, 2019 April Moody rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This story was strangely compelling and I couldn't put it down even though it was a bit graphic in parts. Readers will be invested in the young foxes' tales and will want to see how the stories turn out! This is told from a the foxes point of view and probably not best for young sensitive readers. ...more

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Nov 16, 2019 Megan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I loved this story and everything about it...the way it was told. The flawed characters. The twists and the setting. It all captured me. I hope it captures a lot of young readers as well as it is a delight.

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Mar 26, 2020 Anna rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is a great middle grade book with the right amount of creepiness and peril for the young foxes (and young readers). It was very creative and surprising. One highlight was meeting Beatrix Potter in an unexpected and unusual way. Well deserved Newbery Honor book.

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