Fox on Stage

by James Marshall, James Marshall (Illustrator)

Overview

"Let's put on a play!" Fox says. Dexter plays the mummy, Carmen is the princess, and Fox is the hero, of course—but that's not what makes him a star! Whether putting on a play, making a film for Grannie, or going to a magic show, Fox struts in the spotlight, with hilarious results.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780140380323
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	01/01/1996
Series:	Penguin Young Readers Level 3 Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	217,130
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.95(h) x 0.23(d)
Lexile:	490L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

James Marshall was one of the most prolific and successful author/illustrators of children's books. He was best known for his series on the mischievous exploits of Fox, a debonair, lazy showoff; the uproarious adventures of the two Cut-Ups, Spud and Joe; George and Martha; and the misadventures of the Stupidfamily. He divided his time between an apartment in the Chelsea district of New York and his home in Mansfield Hollow Connecticut.

Editorial Reviews

PreS-Gr 3-- James Marshall presenting . . . Fox on Stage! This is truly Fox's favorite place--at the center of attention. But as usual, things don't turn out exactly as he hopes. First, he makes two videos to cheer up Grannie; one features Fox (of course!) but the other catches folks who don't want to be filmed. Next, after heckling a magician, he unwillingly becomes part of the show. The third episode finds Fox directing and starring in a play; nothing goes right, and the results are funny. Marshall helps new readers understand the text through his trademark pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations. Rollicking humor is missing in this ninth book about Fox, but the situations are funny and kids will identify with all of the episodes. In fact, they may be inspired to make a video, learn magic tricks, or put together a neighbor play . . . and who knows what the result will be. --Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, ID

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