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John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.
Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race—the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. But he isn't the only one who desperately wants to win. Willy and his brave dog Searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a Native American man named Stone Fox, who has never lost a race.
Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.
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"I read this book as a read aloud to my 2nd grade class. They are a rowdy bunch of kids and they don't get excited easily about read alouds. This book was different though. When I started reading the book, many of the kids wanted their own copy so they could follow along and several go so into it, they finished the whole thing on their own before we even finished it as a class. When I first started reading this to them (ok... to be honest, before I started reading it to them but after I read the back of the book for myself) I was SO not excited about it. I am glad we gave it a chance though."
— melody (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A superb piece of storytelling—without doubt the most exciting and moving book this season.”
— New Yorker -
“Gardiner’s description of the race and sudden climax (based on legend) is fast-paced and enveloping.”
— School Library Journal -
Two delightful short books by John Reynolds Gardiner have been paired up in this audio set.…The messages of loyalty and determination are timeless. Tony Award winner B. D. Wong narrates the characters to fit the emotion and suspense of each story.
— School Library Journal on the audiobook
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New York Times Notable Book
Stone Fox Listener Reviews
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" Loved reading this with my younger brother when he was in elementary school. It was a great story - I was moved by it. "
— Lisi, 2/20/2014 -
" I think that this book was a pretty good book and a great unique tale of courage and inspiration. Willy is a very brave little kid to compete in a dog sleigh race especially with grownups. I think that this book is a one-of-a-kind story with lots of cliff hangers to engage the reader in the book. Once you start reading the book, I think it's hard to put it down, "
— Jordan713, 2/13/2014 -
" it was so sad in the end :( "
— Fire_Dragon_, 2/7/2014 -
" An excellent book for young readers (4th/5th graders). Quite sad though. "
— Stacey, 1/27/2014 -
" Great book for ages 7-9, especially boys. I love that the author didn't read his first novel until he was 19, and always had problems with grammar and spelling. He was an creative engineer-- who heard the legend of Stone Fox and turned it into a great little book. "
— Dani, 1/11/2014 -
" This book made me cry. It was that good. "
— Dale, 1/3/2014 -
" This was a really quick read, and a lot better than I thought it would be! It had good characters, and an interesting story. I really enjoyed reading it! "
— Jen, 12/28/2013 -
" Gabe wanted me to give this book four stars. Overall it was a good read we enjoyed together. I liked the ending and so did he though it was very sad. "
— Andrea, 12/17/2013 -
" This book finished with too many loose ends; otherwise, a really great story! "
— Maryann, 10/23/2013 -
" Don, Celeste, and I cried like babies when we read this together, many years ago. We still remember Stone Fox as one our fondest reading memories. Go, Searchlight, go! "
— Donalyn, 9/14/2013 -
" This is one of Ben's "Battle" books and is a quick and easy read. The story is great although somewhat improbable. The text also reads like a rough draft. Could use a few details to fill out the story and develop the relationships. "
— Carolyn, 7/7/2013 -
" It was awsome! But towards the end it was really sad, I even cried! Millie (age 8) "
— Maggie, 2/26/2013 -
" I was reluctant to read this book, but I truly enjoyed it! I can't wait to read it with my 4th grade students. "
— Julie, 1/15/2013 -
" Simple and easy to read. That is... easy until the last three freaking pages. Criminy! "
— Cameron, 12/21/2012 -
" I read this book in 4th grade too, and I remember enjoying it. It was another "you have to read this whether you like it or not. And oh by the way you have to answer questions and do vocab for it" books, but I still made the best of it. "
— Eryn, 11/15/2012 -
" We read this out loud with the kids. I'm glad Christa was reading the last chapter and not me, or else I would have been the one choking up in front of the kids. Definitely a tragic (but heart warming) ending. "
— Aaron, 10/19/2012 -
" Why is this book so popular in schools? I guess it would be good to discuss, and maybe I'll try it this year because it's soooo short. But I wasn't that impressed. Maybe I need to read it with kids to get more out of it. "
— Nora, 10/15/2012 -
" Jet and I just finished reading this together. Great youth book, I would highly reccomend. "
— Dawn, 6/25/2012 -
" I read this to my students every year. It is a short book, but full of feeling and it always touches them and me. "
— Marissa, 6/18/2012 -
" I read this to my 8 yo, (with my 10 yo listening in) and we loved it. However, it made us cry, even me. Stunning ending. "
— Ruth, 6/10/2012 -
" Exciting and fast paced for kids! "
— Mary, 4/24/2012 -
" What a tear-jerker. I loved reading this with Logan--the young boy in this book has such character and great values. Young boy with a huge amount of responsibility-- this book is an easy, good read. Sure to make you cry. "
— Dietmom, 4/13/2012 -
" I read this in third grade, but by the end I was practically sobbing! The beginning was slow and not very impressive, but somehow in the last few pages everything worked out. I enjoyed it. "
— Veronica, 11/18/2011 -
" The first really emotional book I let PT read, and he handled it appropriately, which made me realize that he is growing up. "
— Maryalice, 7/13/2011 -
" this was just as sad as Old Yeller but also like Old Yeller it was an extremely good book. "
— Moonianna, 5/14/2011 -
" This was a really sad but good book. "
— Emily, 4/27/2011 -
" It is anbout a boy who was brave enough to go on a eadvencker to save his grand fother "
— Cary, 1/29/2011 -
" I thought it was a very good book. It's the best book I've read. I didn't like the fact that Searchlight died, but at least Grandfather was lively again because he got $500. "
— Oscar, 12/15/2010 -
" Stone fox is very sad at the end and good for anyone at any age. its about a small boy that has to win a race to pay a tax collector. "
— Isaac, 7/28/2010 -
" it is petty sad but good book to read for ar. "
— Sabrina, 5/13/2010 -
" The ending is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sad! But, its a really good book!! <br/> "
— Candy, 2/8/2010 -
" This book is about this little boy named little willy and his grandfather and dog searchlight. the grandfather gets sick and little willy has to pay the taxes so he enters this dog race and the winner gets $5,000 so he can pay theres more but i wont tell. "
— Kelsey, 1/28/2010 -
" Something I had to read for school. "
— Kelly, 8/12/2009 -
" it was a little wierd "
— Gabbie, 5/12/2009 -
" this book is very interesting. "
— Katherine, 5/9/2009 -
" Such an awesome, awesome book! A boy who sets out to save his grandfathers farm by entering a race with his dog. A wonderful adventure but hold on to your seats because the author has a twist you won't be ready for! We weren't, that's for sure! "
— M, 1/16/2009 -
" I though this book had A SUPER sad ending!!!!!!! "
— Soccergirlmcq, 12/21/2008 -
" there is a boy is going to race at a competition he is collecting money for the race and there is this man ho has not lost any time he always won .the boy won at the end of the book and he was happy "
— Mexican, 9/22/2008
About John Reynolds Gardiner
John Reynolds Gardiner, an engineer by profession, has also worked as a writer adapting children's stories for television. A native of Los Angeles, he has lived in West Germany, Central America, and the state of Idaho, where he first heard the legend that is the basis for Stone Fox, his first published work. He is also the author of Top Secret and General Butterfingers. Mr. Gardiner lives in Huntington Beach, California, with his wife, Gloria, and their three daughters: Carrie, Alicia, and Danielle.