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Fox 8: A Story by George Saunders

I read the Tenth of December and found it terrific.  This one threw me off for a time--it seemed oddly simple for Saunders.  A "writing fox" describes the brutality/wonder of modern life. Nothing new.  But . . . this would be a great short story for middle school and even high school kids.  It's clever linguistically, it's funny, and it's got food for thought.  I was lucky enough to use Junior Great Books when I taught, and I'd say that Fox 8: A Story is a perfect fit for that series.  Teachers will love it; kids will love it.  I hope it finds those readers.

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