Barking at a Fox Fur Coat
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Age Range
9 - 15
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2005-12-27
Page Count
208
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
4th - 10th
ISBN
9780874831405
Lexile
950
Themes
family
American South
resilience
community

Barking At a Fox-fur Coat: Family Stories and Tall Tales

Written by Donald Davis

Barking At a Fox-fur Coat is a celebrated collection of seventeen vintage family stories and tall tales set in the mountains of North Carolina. Renowned storyteller Donald Davis brings his relatives to life through humorous accounts of clever tricksters and quirky neighborhood events. This award-winning children's humor book uses simple language and historical context to celebrate the art of oral tradition. It is an engaging choice for young readers and families looking for wholesome, "laugh out loud" southern stories.

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Age Range
9 - 15
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2005-12-27
Page Count
208
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
4th - 10th
ISBN
9780874831405
Lexile
950
Themes
family
American South
resilience
community
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