Finding the Fox is a fantasy/science fiction novel by Ali Sparkes.[1] It is the first book in The Shapeshifter series, and was first published in 2006 by Oxford University Press.

Finding the Fox
AuthorAli Sparkes
IllustratorDavid Wyatt
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe Shapeshifter
GenreFantasy/Science fiction
PublisherOxford University Press
Publication date
2006
Publication placeEngland
Pages328
Preceded byNone 
Followed byRunning the Risk 

Themes and topics

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The book explores such themes such as familial abuse, emotional repression, government suspicion, found family and absentee parenthood.

Publication history

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As with all of the Shapeshifter books, Finding the Fox was published by Oxford University Press in 2006.

Recognition

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Finding the Fox was nominated for the 2007 Bolton Children's Book Award, the Dutch Kinderboekenweek, and was awarded the number one book in 2002.

References

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  1. ^ Ali, Sparkes. "Finding The Fox". alisparkes.com.
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