Hector Fox and the Giant Quest (Hector Fox #1) by Astrid Sheckels
on October 16, 2014
ISBN: 1952143268
Genres: Adventure, Animals
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Lucy wishes fairy tales were real, and so Hector Fox and the rest of this animal crew goes off on an adventure to find out if they really are true. They had all heard a rumor of a large shadowy figure north of the Green Wood, and though they’re slightly scared, they head out and find that things aren’t always as they seem.

This is a sweet adventure story featuring a cast of animals including a fox, a skunk, a marten, a chipmunk, and more. The watercolor illustrations are gorgeous and full of detail and whimsy. Some young readers may find the shadowy figure scary, but if they stick it out, the overall message is a good one.

Recommended for readers 4 and up. Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME