#The fox in the forest amazon series

The enchanted forest, as its name suggests, is a place of mystical secrecy – “The three friends shivered, their bodies instinctively sensing a formidable force oozing from the forest.

The natural world is a powerful force in the story. Warm sunshine cascaded down like a waterfall, the leaves glistening with beads of dew.” “The birds gently roused them from their dreams with sweet, drawn-out songs. There are many temptations –“It was as though death were a fanged spider, unfurling its web and quietly awaiting them, luring them in with a dazzling, enticing treasure right in the middle of the web.” The power politics of the white fox and red fox clans and their attendant treacheries are revealed as the animals search for the Enchanted Forest and the Spring of Reincarnation and, like Christian in Bunyan’s epic parable, there are perils, trials and tribulations galore. Whilst reading the book I was reminded of John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress” and allegorical associations are strong throughout the story. But these are not magical or fantastic beasts, they are very ordinary creatures and Chen Jiatong brings these everyday animals to life with human characteristics, and with all the fears and foibles that humans display, by the power of his writing. Three old friends – Dialh (faith), Ankel – a weasel (wisdom), Little Bean – a rabbit (kindness) are joined on their quest by Tyrone – a panda (love) and Egg – a seal (courage).

“It was as though death were a fanged spider, unfurling its web and quietly awaiting them, luring them in with a dazzling, enticing treasure right in the middle of the web.”

#The fox in the forest amazon series

In the final chapters of the novel Chen Jiatong presents the animals with a series of tests that are designed to help them, and us, discover five key attributes of humanity – kindness, courage, faith, love and wisdom. In this sequel to the highly successful White Fox we follow the journey of Dilah, the white fox, and his animal friends as they follow the light of a moonstone to what they hope will be enlightenment and reincarnation. To see the latest price or order, click on the book cover image. This children’s book is ideal for: Children who enjoy enchantment. Recommended for children aged: Recommended for readers aged 9 -12. Genre: middle-grade fantasy animal adventure. The School Reading Lists’ five word review: faith, kindness, love and courage.Ĭhildren’s book title: White Fox in the Forest.Ĭhildren’s author: Chen Jiatong.