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Foxheart Kindle Edition

by Claire Legrand (Author), Jaime Zollars (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 67 ratings
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"A heart-pounding adventure."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Orphan. Thief. Witch.

A classic fantasy-adventure reminiscent of Howl's Moving Castle from New York Times–bestselling author Claire Legrand.

Twelve-year-old Quicksilver lives as a thief in the sleepy town of Willow-on-the-River. Her only companions are her faithful dog and partner in crime, Fox—and Sly Boots, the shy boy who lets her live in his attic when it’s too cold to sleep on the rooftops. It’s a lonesome life, but Quicksilver is used to being alone. When you are alone, no one can hurt you. No one can abandon you.

Then one day Quicksilver discovers that she can perform magic. Real magic. The kind that isn’t supposed to exist anymore. Magic is forbidden, but Quicksilver nevertheless wants to learn more. With real magic, she could become the greatest thief who ever lived. She could maybe even find her parents. What she does find, however, is much more complicated and surprising. . . .

Acclaimed author Claire Legrand’s stunning and original novel explores the danger of lies and the power of truth, the strength found in friendship, and the value of loving and being loved . . . even if it means risking your heart. Full of magic, adventure, and an original and compelling cast of characters, Foxheart will appeal to fans of Neil Gaiman and Diana Wynne Jones.

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    Foxheart
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    476 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 6
  6. Lexile measure
    770L
  7. Publisher
    Greenwillow Books
  8. Publication date
    October 4, 2016
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4–7—Twelve-year-old Quicksilver was raised in a convent and has never fit in. She is, however, an extremely stealthy thief. She secretly witnesses a stranger arrive in the middle of the night and hurt Mother Petra. Quicksilver flees for the closest town with her dog, Fox. There they meet a young boy called Sly Boots and, incredibly, an elderly, time-traveling Quicksilver. The older woman informs Quicksilver that she is a witch. Furthermore, old and young versions of herself have been traveling through time for generations to fight the evil Wolf King. Young Quicksilver, Fox, and Sly Boots are thrust into the urgent quest to destroy the Wolf King's source of power before he annihilates the realm's last remaining witches and probably the Star Lands themselves. The most enchanting feature of this story is the character development. At first, Quicksilver is not entirely likable. Her rebellious streak is attractive, but she is decidedly self-centered and stuck in a cycle of reciprocal bullying with another orphan. As Quicksilver's adventure begins, readers slowly start to see her put others' welfare before her own, all the while grumpily denying that it means anything or that she even cares. It is not until at least halfway through the book that Quicksilver honestly admits to herself that she cares about her companions. Her gradual growth over the course of the novel is a powerful triumph. Quicksilver will resonate strongly with any reader who has ever reacted to fear by building emotional walls. VERDICT A fine purchase. Recommend to fantasy readers, especially fans of Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy.—Sara White, Seminole County Public Library, Casselberry, FL

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“Heart-pounding adventure, a commitment to remaining true to oneself, and deft storytelling distinguish Legrand’s epic action-fantasy. ...Legrand digs deeply into the need for (and power inherent in) connection and the friendships forged by shared adversity.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Claire Legrand’s fantastically spooky The Year of Shadows will keep you turning its pages well into the night, even though the floorboards are creaking and funny shapes lurk in the corner of your eye.” — Anne Ursu, author of Breadcrumbs

“Charming and creepy… An enormously fun-and shivery-read.” — Sarah Prineas, author of The Magic Thief

“Insidiously creepy, searingly sinister, and spine-tinglingly fun, this book also presents a powerful message about friendship and the value of individuality.” — School Library Journal

THE YEAR OF SHADOWS: “Legrand has created a horror-tinged tale of triumph over loss and the destructive nature of hopelessness, that is full of well-rounded characters, a spooky gothic mood, and eerie glimpses into the past lives of the ghosts.” — ALA Booklist

“Snappy dialogue and creative fantasy elements-bloodthirsty unicorns, a dragon who collects teapots and is scared of ghosts-will delight seasoned fantasy readers, while the power of friendship between Girl and Fox gives the story depth.” — The Horn Book

“The beating heart of the story...is the bond between Quicksilver and Fox...Those touched by the girl/wolf story in Rundell’s The Wolf Wilder will be drawn to the theme and find a similarly strange but successful mix of wit, pathos, and action here.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Legrand fills her story with magic, danger, and suspense, and places two fiery female protagonists at its helm. ...Give to readers looking to go on a fantastic adventure.” — Booklist

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B019MMQS3Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenwillow Books (October 4, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7258 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 476 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 67 ratings

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Claire Legrand

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Claire Legrand is the New York Times-bestselling author of a dozen novels, including the Empirium Trilogy, A CROWN OF IVY AND GLASS, SAWKILL GIRLS, EXTASIA, SOME KIND OF HAPPINESS, and THE CAVENDISH HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. She is one of the four authors behind THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, an anthology of dark middle grade fiction. Visit her at claire-legrand.com.

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Megan Larson
5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2017
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This book was one of the greatest I have ever read! It was kid friendly, action packed and full of emotion and excitement. I would recommend this to anybody and everybody!
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Tony Shopper
5.0 out of 5 stars 5th grade daughter loves it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2016
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Bought this for my 5th grade daughter, she loves it. The book jacket is very pretty and good quality as is the book itself.
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Cassandra Rhamy
4.0 out of 5 stars Have some tissues ready.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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I got this to read to my nine-year old and despite it being a bit on the emotionally heavy side as well as a skosh graphically violent, we both really enjoyed the story. It was very compelling and if you're a reader that gets choked up easily I can warn you that I had to stop many times to take some deep breaths, blow my nose, and wipe away my tears before I could continue.

Overall, I think the story would appeal more to the 12 to 15 year range but it depends on the maturity level of your child.
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Deborah Webster
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
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Attractive book, and a good read. Love the illustrations, they make this a keepsake.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2017
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Great book!
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NanLou4
3.0 out of 5 stars Foxtail
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2016
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This book is lovely, but falls short. There needs to be a more even treatment of the supporting characters. The last three chapters had more intense action and character descriptions than the middle group of characters. By the end of the book, I felt THERE. But it was too short and made me wish the same attention was spent on the first group that helped to shape the group to come. There needs to be more attention to the pacing and a more full out explanation for what happened at the convent. Thank you for writing this!
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Benjamin L. Langhinrichs
5.0 out of 5 stars With aspirations of being the greatest thief in the Star Lands
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016
Twelve-year-old Quicksilver is not an orphan, but her parents left her in a convent orphanage anyway. Never fitting in, or wanting to, Quicksilver learns to fend for herself... and take what she wants. With aspirations of being the greatest thief in the Star Lands, and when she finds a stray dog she names Fox, she even has a companion.

But everything changes in a flash when a strange group of seven visit the convent late at night, and wreak havoc in a search for witches (of which very few are left in the world). Quicksilver escapes with Fox, and they head out to perfect her thieving ways, but before long they run into an old woman who changes everything. Soon, Quicksilver and Fox are embarked on a quest they don't much want to help people they don't much like while fighting an ancient king who may not be quite what he seems.

Themes of love and loss, loyalty and sacrifice, and the importance of deciding your own fate are woven into a tapestry that is a delight to watch, and even more fun to live through. I particularly liked that Quicksilver's early dream of being a great thief never fade and are integrated into her new life. Richly imagined with great characters and a very clever fantasy world, this is a delight for middle grade kids, and anybody else who loves a good story.

I strongly recommend this to all who love fantasy, magic and wonderful worlds.

*Reposted from MyComfyChair.blogspot.com*
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