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“The Fox’s Tower takes everything you knew, or thought you knew, about nature and the animal kingdom, and turns it on its head.” – Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild trilogy
When Willow witnesses her animal-loving father, Silas, get kidnapped by a group of foxes and a huge wolf-like creature, she pursues them into the woods. There she meets wolves who tell her they know her father. Together they boldly enter the enormous tower the foxes have built deep in the forest. In the tower Willow discovers the dark project of the chief fox, Reynard, to create new life forms from magical clay buried in the Deep Forest where few can enter. To rescue her dad, Willow must brave the Deep Forest and dig deep in herself to foil Reynard's evil scheme to remake the world – but she also finds herself siding with the foxes against their new oppressor, the charismatic but wicked lion Noble.
Praise for The Fox's Tower
'A captivating, thought-provoking and fable-like tale … a triumphant follow-up to Wolfstongue.” – Eve McDonnell, author of The Chestnut Roaster
'Startlingly original. Sam Thompson is a visionary genius.' – Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild trilogy
'From the first page of The Fox's Tower I was caught up in the adventure. Nail-bitingly tense, funny, furious and full of heartfelt emotion this book will pitch you headfirst into another, incredibly captivating world and make you look at your own human world through fresh eyes.' – Jan Carson, author of The Raptures
'A loose sequel to Wolfstongue, Thompson has created characters from the animal kingdom whose desires have a fabular quality, with important lessons about power and corruption that translate to the world of humankind.' – Sara Keating, The Irish Times
'The mystery and fantasy elements of The Fox’s Tower make it a captivating read for children while its hidden depths entice older readers at once.' – The National
'A solid, energetically paced adventure, gripping from the moment the search for Silas starts to the dramatic final confrontation.' – Inis
'A book you can devour again and again.' – Paperbound Magazine
'Lyrical prose is ever present and intertwined beautifully with themes of comfort, family, and power.' – The School Librarian
'Lyrical, vibrant, thought-provoking, brave…a tale of family, loyalty, courage and hope. A most fitting follow-up to Wolfstongue, this takes the story to a different level.' – Fallen Star Stories
'I was gasping and laughing as I read. (I may also have been crying a little.)' – Read and Reviewed
'The author of Wolfstongue has created a magical successor.' – Absolutely Education
'8/10. It's exciting, and it all leads up to one thing, which I like.' – Lidia's Booktastic podcast
'An incredibly powerful story on so many levels.' – The Kids Book Curator
'An original and fun fantasy novel for children ages 8-12, The Fox's Tower by Sam Thompson (with illustrations by Anna Tromop) is an exceptionally well written and unreservedly recommended addition to elementary school, middle school, and community library action/adventure fantasy collections for young readers.' – Midwest Book Review – Children's Bookwatch
Praise for Wolfstongue
'Thompson's writing vividly conveys the force with which nature and wildness strike an introverted city boy.' – The New York Times Book Review
'Sober, stirring fantasy.' – The Wall Street Journal
‘Gripping and profound.’ – The New Statesman
‘Wolfstongue is a hugely original tale with classic influences and infrastructure.’ – The Irish Times
‘A startling entrance into children’s fiction.’ – The Echo
‘A stunning fantasy adventure.’ – Mayo News
‘One of the most extraordinary children’s books I’ve ever read.’ –Anthony McGowan, author of The Fall
‘An unforgettable fable. Raw, devastating and brilliantly written.’ – Lucy Strange, author of The Ghost of Midnight Lake
‘An edge-of-the-seat adventure.’ – Meg Rosoff, author of How I Live Now
‘Wolfstongue has classic written all over it.’ – Patricia Forde, author of The List
‘Thompson is a superb writer. There is a dreamlike quality to his prose.’ – Literary Review
‘Every now and again, a remarkable new children’s book comes along which is a pleasure to read, isn’t too long, and is filled with a sense of profound meaning and significance without ever feeling preachy. Wolfstongue is precisely this.’ – BookTrust
‘Brilliantly compelling whilst at the same time making profound comments about the way language and expression help to define us and, when limited, can equally confine us, really powerful.’ – Youth Libraries Group
‘This heart felt and exciting adventure has plenty to interest and reflect on.’ – Readers that Care
‘This is a wonderful story that will have you on the edge of your seat.’ – Addicted to Books
‘Children – and adults! – everywhere will certainly find comfort and magic within Wolfstongue’s pages.’ – Buzz Magazine
‘Lyrical, fierce, thoughtful, brave, emotional…a story of facing your fears and finding your voice. What a stunning book!’ – Fallen Star Stories
‘This is a wonderful book, it is heart warming, and full of adventure.’ – Bookbound
‘Wolfstongue is an absorbing read and perfect for fans of the natural world, intrigue and adventure.’ This Book is Brilliant!
‘A powerful story about standing up to bullies, doing what’s right and the power of language, this is a lyrical, beautiful children’s-book debut.’ – What I Read
‘Heady, lyrical and earthy.’ – Lily and the Fae