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amygebhardt's review against another edition
3.0
Audiobook
Maybe a Fox by Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee is a tale that intertwines the lives of a grieving girl and a fox. Sylvie and Jules share a bond deeper than sisterhood, but tragedy strikes when Sylvie disappears while making a wish at the river. Jules refuses to believe her sister is gone, clinging to hope amidst the crushing grief.
Narrated in alternating voices of Jules and the shadow fox, the story dives into themes of loss, resilience, and the blurred lines between the natural and supernatural worlds. Though story is short (the audiobook was under 4 hours), the weight of subject matter and the sadness of this book meant that I had to take it in small doses.
Maybe a Fox by Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee is a tale that intertwines the lives of a grieving girl and a fox. Sylvie and Jules share a bond deeper than sisterhood, but tragedy strikes when Sylvie disappears while making a wish at the river. Jules refuses to believe her sister is gone, clinging to hope amidst the crushing grief.
Narrated in alternating voices of Jules and the shadow fox, the story dives into themes of loss, resilience, and the blurred lines between the natural and supernatural worlds. Though story is short (the audiobook was under 4 hours), the weight of subject matter and the sadness of this book meant that I had to take it in small doses.
mdevlin923's review against another edition
3.0
Jules and Sylvie are sisters (separated only by one year) still dealing with the loss of their mother. While Jules barely remembers her mother; Sylvie feels guilt for not being able to get help in time. On a snowy spring day, Sylvie goes to visit the Slip to make a wish...but she never comes back. At the same time of her disappearance, a fox cub is born to finish something that isn't finished.
appaloosa05's review against another edition
Beautifully written novel about loss, death, grieving, and how we are all intertwined.
gmamartha's review against another edition
4.0
What happens after you die? Maybe you turn into wind. Maybe you turn into stars. Maybe a Fox.
This story of 2 sisters and a fox written by 2 authors melded together depicts lives melded together even in grief.
This story of 2 sisters and a fox written by 2 authors melded together depicts lives melded together even in grief.
gabalodon's review against another edition
5.0
Well this was one giant bucket of tragic and I cried pretty much the whole time I was reading it, but it was so beautifully written and so poignant and it's a fast read so it's absolutely worth it if you have the spoons to deal with a book about the grief of losing someone dear to you.
randeerebecca's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
jaij7's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet story of the love between two sisters and how animals can are put on this earth to heal.