It's the story of two young foxes, who must flee the city after little brother Ted accidentally bites off the tail of Princess Buttons, the vicious ruler of the town dumpsters. Big sister Nancy is determined to keep Ted safe until their parents come back to find them, so they make their way to Grimwood, a forest full of animals living in harmony. It takes a while for Nancy, a true city fox, to get used to having no cell phone service, but Ted jumps right in, making new friends and happy to be part of the community.
And what a whacky community it is! Any semblance of actual nature goes out the door, there are high jinx galore, and the looming threat of Princess Buttons is the only shadow over Ted's life.
There's some violence (like Princess Buttons' tail being bitten off), but it's swirled into a mix of more wholesome friendship and community.
Narrated by a cockroach bus driver, and very generously illustrated, it's easy to imagine this tickling the funny bones of young readers! The perfect beach read for goofy 8-9 year olds.
disclaimer: review copy received from the publisher.
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