Willow's dad has disappeared: stolen by foxes in the night.

To find him, Willow must enter the secret world of the Forest. There she will speak with wolves and find the magical Tower where the foxes are ruled by their silver tongued leader, Reynard.

In the Tower, Willow sees wonders: statues walking the streets, spires reaching to the stars, and a lion who wants to be king. But disaster is near. The magic is running out and soon the Tower will fall.

Can Willow save her dad and find a way out of the Fox's Tower?

About the Author

Sam Thompson is the author of two novels for children, Wolfstongue and The Fox's Tower, and several books for grown-ups. He lives in Belfast with his wife, three children, a dog who looks like an old towel, and a cat who is best friends with the dog but won't admit it.

Reviews

"A captivating, thought-provoking and fable-like tale ... a triumphant follow-up to Wolfstongue."

-- Eve McDonnell, author of The Chestnut Roaster

"Startlingly original. Sam Thompson is a visionary genius."

-- Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild trilogy

"From the first page of The Fox's Tower I was caught up in the adventure. Nail-bitingly tense, funny, furious and full of heartfelt emotion this book will pitch you headfirst into another, incredibly captivating world and make you look at your own human world through fresh eyes."

-- Jan Carson, author of The Raptures

"A loose sequel to Wolfstongue, Thompson has created characters from the animal kingdom whose desires have a fabular quality, with important lessons about power and corruption that translate to the world of humankind."

-- Sara Keating * The Irish Times *

"The mystery and fantasy elements of The Fox's Tower make it a captivating read for children while its hidden depths entice older readers at once."

* The National *

"The author of Wolfstongue has created a magical successor."

* Absolutely Education *

"A book you can devour again and again."

* Paperbound Magazine *

"Lyrical prose is ever present and intertwined beautifully with themes of comfort, family, and power."

* The School Librarian *

'The pace and action of the story make it hard to put down.'

-- Youth Services Book Review

"A solid, energetically paced adventure, gripping from the moment the search for Silas starts to the dramatic final confrontation."

* Inis *

"Lyrical, vibrant, thought-provoking, brave...a tale of family, loyalty, courage and hope. A most fitting follow-up to Wolfstongue, this takes the story to a different level."

* Fallen Star Stories *

"I was gasping and laughing as I read. (I may also have been crying a little.)"

* Read and Reviewed *

"8/10 ... it's exiting and it all leads up to one thing, which I like."

* Lidia's Booktastic Podcast *

"An incredibly powerful story on so many levels."

* The Kids Book Curator *

'An original and fun fantasy novel for children ages 8-12, The Fox's Tower by Sam Thompson (with illustrations by Anna Tromop) is an exceptionally well written and unreservedly recommended addition to elementary school, middle school, and community library action/adventure fantasy collections for young readers.'

* Midwest Book Review - Children's Bookwatch *


Awards
Long-listed for The British Science Fiction Association Awards: Best Book for Young Readers 2022.



Book Information
ISBN 9781912417926
Author Sam Thompson
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Little Island
Publisher Little Island
Weight(grams) 310g