Hattie and the fox
A hen sees danger coming while the barnyard ignores her, in Mem Fox’s cumulative, much-loved read-aloud.
- Publisher
- Bradbury Press
- Published
- 1986
- List
- The Bradbury 1980s
- Category
- Books for young readers
- Readers
- Young readers, roughly ages 8–12
- Recognition
- —
- Author
- Mem Fox
About this book
Hattie and the fox was published by Bradbury Press in 1986 and belongs to the house's 1980s list — the years when Bradbury built its reputation on a small number of books given a great deal of attention. It was written by Mem Fox, who has 1 title on the list.
Who it's for
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where it sits on the list
Not every Bradbury book carried a citation. The house published on the belief that a book earns its place by being read for decades, and many of the titles without medals stayed longest in classrooms and libraries.
How to find it
Bradbury doesn't sell direct. The most reliable route to a copy of Hattie and the fox is an independent bookseller or a library catalogue — WorldCat will show you which nearby libraries hold it, and OpenLibrary lists the editions that have existed since 1986.
Also published by Bradbury in 1986
- Volcano — Patricia Lauber
- The Moonlight Man — Paula Fox
- Sentries — Gary Paulsen
- Night in the country — Cynthia Rylant
- Wolf Rider — Avi
- Bad man ballad — Scott R. Sanders
More from the Bradbury 1980s
Questions about Hattie and the fox
Who wrote Hattie and the fox?
Hattie and the fox was written by Mem Fox, who has 1 title on the Bradbury Press list.
When did Bradbury Press publish Hattie and the fox?
Bradbury Press published Hattie and the fox in 1986, which places it among the house's 1980s list.
Has Hattie and the fox won any awards?
Hattie and the fox was not an award title, but it belongs to a list that produced a Newbery Medal, a Caldecott Medal, and ten further honor books.
What age is Hattie and the fox for?
Young readers, roughly ages 8–12. A book for independent readers, written without talking down to them.
Where can I find a copy of Hattie and the fox?
Bradbury does not sell direct. Ask an independent bookseller or your library; WorldCat and OpenLibrary will show you which nearby libraries hold Hattie and the fox and which editions exist.