The Fox Who Can't be Outfoxed

Umapagan Ampikaipakan, Resident Literary Critic

08-Sep-15 14:00

This week on 50 books in 50 weeks, we’re dissecting the famous fable of a sly and witty fox, fashioned by the oh-so similarly witty author himself, Roald Dahl. Published in 1968, Fantastic Mr. Fox comically illustrates a conflict between humans and animals as we follow a tale of friendship, struggle and adventure. Tune in as Uma explores this classic children's book today.

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