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I loved this middle grade contemporary fantasy novel! 11-year-old Sam and her sister Caitlin have an abusive father. When he breaks Caitlin's arm, the sisters are sent to live with their Aunt and her wife in the Oregon woods. But Sam misses her old home. When her aunt gives her a card game of fox and squirrels, the game begins to become a reality for Sam. The trickster fox visits her and she makes a bargain with him. If she solves 3 of his riddles and brings him the answers, she will receive the
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I received my copy free through Goodreads Giveaways.
A well written book on a tough subject for upper elementary - middle grade kids.
A well written book on a tough subject for upper elementary - middle grade kids.
I grew up in a stable, safe, loving home. Sam's story revealed to me just how privileged I was.
Author Jenn Reese broke my heart over and over with this book, and she is such a great storyteller, found myself actually talking to the book—to the heroine Sam, to the squirrels who accompany her adventure, and also to the fox who... well, I didn't want to talk to the fox as much as I wanted to punch him.
This story works on so many levels. I particularly enjoyed the sensitive way Reese wrote the chara ...more
Author Jenn Reese broke my heart over and over with this book, and she is such a great storyteller, found myself actually talking to the book—to the heroine Sam, to the squirrels who accompany her adventure, and also to the fox who... well, I didn't want to talk to the fox as much as I wanted to punch him.
This story works on so many levels. I particularly enjoyed the sensitive way Reese wrote the chara ...more
I look forward to reading more of Jenn Reese’s books!
(Trigger Warning: The girls end up in Oregon with their aunt because of an unhealthy relationship with their parents.)
(Trigger Warning: The girls end up in Oregon with their aunt because of an unhealthy relationship with their parents.)
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