The Fire Fox: shortlisted for the Oscars Book Prize [Paperback]

Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022

An uplifting, magical book perfect for sharing at bedtime that will leave children feeling warm, cozy and loved.

Freya and her mum have gone to a little cabin to get away for a while. The light has gone out of their lives since Freya's dad passed away. Freya isn't sure about going sledging, but when she meets a magical fox in the snow, she can't help but follow him into the forest  and on to a thrilling adventure.

A heartwarming bedtime story inspired by the Finnish Saami myth of therevontulet, or fox fires  the sparks that fly from the fur of a mystical fox to become the Northern Lights.

The Fire Foxis a gloriously illustrated, beautifully written story about the nurturing light of love that can't be dimmed, written by debut author Alexandra Page and illustrated by the exciting talent Stef Murphy. This enchanting picture book with its touching story of sadness, hope, love and joy begs to be read again and again.

Alexandra Pageis a childrens writer. In 2019 her younger middle grade novel,Wishyouwas, was shortlisted for the Times Chicken House prize and won the WriteMentor Childrens Novel Award. Alexandra grew up between England and Zimbabwe, making up stories to entertain her younger sisters and brother. After studying English Literature she settled in London and worked for several years in the production departments at Penguin, Puffin and Walker Books, before becoming a freelance project manager in the City. She loves to travel, swim and spend time with her husband and daughter in her favourite place, Budapest.

Stef Murphyis a freelance Illustrator and storyteller living in Norwich. Growing up in a large family, Stef was never short of entertainment. Armed with a foil-wrapped (usually squashed) jam sandwich Stef and her twin brother Tom would lӵ