Fantastic Mr Fox

Roald Dahl

1970

2.6
⚠️Content Warnings
Animal DeathMild Violence
Someone’s been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief–it’s Fantastic Mr. Fox! Working alone they could never catch him; but now fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they don’t know is that they’re not dealing with just any fox–Mr. Fox would rather die than surrender. Only the most fantastic plan can save him now.
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Best for readers who enjoy:  Lighthearted · Action-Adventure-Fantasy · Steady

Lighthearted England POV: Close Third-Person Published by Scholastic Press
Characters
Farmers Fox Family
Sub-genre
Action-Adventure-Fantasy Animal Stories
Experience
Lighthearted Vivid Imagery Witty
Pace
Gentle Adrenaline
Balanced
Tone
Light Dark
Light
Book length
Short Epic
Short
More nuance
Violence
Soft Graphic
Soft
Romance
Background Front and centre
Background
Worldbuilding
Light touch Deep & dense
Light touch
Readability
Breezy Dense
Breezy
Humour
Serious Very funny
Balanced
Target audience
Younger Adult
Younger
Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl

Adult Fiction, Children's Fantasy

Roald Dahl was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime fighter ace. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century".

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Mixed feelings: Fantastic Mr Fox

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Not for me: Fantastic Mr Fox

Fantastic Mr Fox is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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6 January 2026
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Didn’t work for me: Fantastic Mr Fox

Mixed feelings on Fantastic Mr Fox, but I can see why people love it. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Mixed feelings: Fantastic Mr Fox

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Really enjoyed: Fantastic Mr Fox

I went into Fantastic Mr Fox with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Didn’t work for me: Fantastic Mr Fox

Fantastic Mr Fox has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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Loved it: Fantastic Mr Fox

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Didn’t work for me: Fantastic Mr Fox

I went into Fantastic Mr Fox with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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