A fox called Sorrow

Format:

Book

Title:

A fox called Sorrow

Author:

Carmody, Isobelle.

ISBN:

9780375838569

9780375938566

9780375838576

9780143300731

Edition:

1st American ed.

Publication Information:

New York : Random House Children's Books, 2006.

Physical Description:

245 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.

Series title(s):

Little Fur ;

Number in series:

BK. 2.

Contents:

Storm of omens -- Healing the sick -- Out of the wilderness -- Beaked house -- Convocation of owls -- Sett owl speaks -- Quest into darkness -- Black dog -- Painful parting -- Troll king's domain -- Underth! -- Bottle of sickness -- Little Fur alone -- Secrets of sorrow -- Gift for the troll king -- Surprising rescue -- End of sorrow.

Summary:

On a dangerous quest to the troll city of Underth, the healer, Little Fur, is mystified by a new companion--a scarred and angry fox whose strong spirit keeps him alive despite his wish to die.

Subject(s):

Elves -- Juvenile fiction.

Adventure stories.

Animals -- Juvenile fiction.

Elves -- Fiction.

Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction.

Animals -- Fiction.

Fantasy.

Genre:

Action and adventure fiction.

Fantasy fiction.

Fiction.

Juvenile works.

Holds:

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Monmouth Public Library	J Fic Carmody, I. 2006	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Mount Angel Public Library	+ CARMODY Little Fur 02	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Salem Main Library	J Carmody, I.	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

In a Fox Called Sorrow,the adventures continue for Little Fur, the half elf, half troll girl who heals animals in a magical grove in the heart of a big city. When Little Fur discovers that the Troll King is plotting against the earth spirit that binds all living things, she sets off on a new adventure with a set of unlikely companions: the faithful cat Ginger, a reluctant rat, a pair of ferrets, and a mysterious fox called Sorrow who believes their quest is doomed. Can someone as small as Little Fur prove him wrong? Absolutely! And how she does it is as rich a tale as we've come to expect from author Isobelle Carmody. With black-and-white illustrations by the author throughout. From the Hardcover edition.

Author Notes

Isobelle Carmody was born in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia on June 16, 1958. She is the author of the Obernewtyn Chronicles, the Legend of Little Fur series, and the Kingdom of The Lost series. She also illustrated the last two series. She has received numerous awards including the Talking Book of the Year in 1992 for Scatterlings, the Children's Literature Peace Prize in 1994 for The Gathering, an Aurealis Award for Darksong, a Golden Aurealis for Alyzon Whitestarr, and the 2016 Bronze Ledger Award for Evermore. She was also voted Australia's Favourite Author in Booktopia's annual poll in 2016.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (4)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-6-Shortly after her first adventure in Little Fur: The Legend Begins (Random, 2006), elf troll Little Fur is on another dangerous quest. In order to discover what evil plot the Troll King has conceived to destroy the earth magic running through the natural world, she joins a fellowship that ventures beneath the city to Underth, the realm of the trolls. Her companions include her loyal feline friend Ginger, two stealthy sibling ferrets, and an unwilling rat as a guide. However, the most intriguing member of the group is Sorrow, a fox whose sole wish is to die and who joins the quest to achieve that end. Little Fur's healer instincts demand that she attempt to discover and cure what ails the fox's body and spirit, but he proves an unwilling patient. Though the story builds on the events of the previous novel, it is not necessary to have read it to enjoy this one. In fact, this installment is more cohesive and less didactic than the earlier one and has a better developed and more rounded character in Sorrow. The simple pen-and-ink drawings add little to the narrative. Patrick Carman's "The Land of Elyon" series (Scholastic) is similar and superior, but readers who enjoy a tame eco-fantasy should be satisfied with Little Fur's return.-Amanda Raklovits, Champaign Public Library, IL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

This second book in the Little Fur series of environmentally sensitive fantasies is as heavy-handed as the first. Little Fur sets off with an assortment of animal companions on a quest to save the earth spirit. There is little suspense but plenty of sermonizing about the interconnectedness of all living things. Occasional sketchlike pictures decorate the pages. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.

Kirkus Review

Little Fur's quest to prevent the Troll King from destroying the earth spirit continues in this second book of the eco-fantasy series. Part elf and part troll, Little Fur lives in an ancient forest surrounded by urban blight. Dedicated to her mission of planting seeds and healing injured creatures, she seeks advice from Sett Owl and winds up on another harrowing journey. Her mismatched companions include two volunteer ferrets, a greedy rat, a loyal cat and a melancholy fox named Sorrow. Warned that someone will betray them, the wary pack descends beneath the city to Underth, the Troll King's forbidding subterranean stronghold. Determined to heal Sorrow's broken body and spirit, Little Fur follows the fox to the heart of danger, where they discover the Troll King's plan to unleash germ warfare on earth. Battling trolls and darkness, Little Fur must test the strength of her healing powers. Little Fur remains an inspiring heroine who proves that not "all things that are great are large." An environmentally friendly message packaged in page-turning adventure. (Fantasy. 8-11) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Booklist Review

Little Fur is back on another dangerous mission to thwart the troll king's evil plans. Sett Owl, an oracle of the earth-spirit, charges a small group of animals to journey to the troll kingdom Underearth and discover the king's plans for spreading a plague among humans. The gentle half-elf, half-troll girl volunteers to accompany them in order to save the leader of the group, a cynical fox called Sorrow, who wishes only to die and be free of his ruined life. This is a strong sequel to The Legend Begins (2006), with more depth of character and more at stake in the adventure. One of the most intriguing figures here is Sorrow, who will, no doubt, have a large role in future books, and as Little Fur confronts her troll side in the Underearth, her dual troll-elf heritage is brought closer to the forefront. Charmingly skewed black-and-white drawings go well with the childlike innocence of Carmody's heroine. At least two additional Little Fur books are planned. --Krista Hutley Copyright 2007 Booklist