Written by Margaret Wild. 

Illustrated by Ron Brooks. 

Have you ever had such a good friend that you felt like you’re part of each other? If you have then this is the book for you! 

Ron Brooks produced the most fascinating illustrations in this unusual picture book. Instead of using brushes and pencils as most illustrators do, he used an incredible range of tools such as oil paint, oil sticks, bits of wire, dental tools and many more.  Even the text is done by hand. 

This moving story is based on two friends, Dog and Magpie who need each other more than anything else.

Margaret Wild cleverly creates a story that contains friendship and betrayal.

But when Fox arrives and Magpie must choose to stay with Dog or to go with Fox. Will she choose the right one?

This fascinating picture book would be great for Years 5 to 9. Margaret Wild and Ron Brooks have worked together an other popular books such as Old Pig and, Rosie and Tortoise.

Reviewed by Kayla of Moreton Downs

'Fox' - a Review by Brittany

The story is about a dog and a magpie who are very close friends and along comes a fox who tries to take magpie away from dog and finally she said yes. But fox leaves magpie in the desert and she begins her journey home back to her friend Dog.

This book made me feel that I should change the way I treat people.

I really enjoyed this book because all of the colours and pictures on every page. It also made me feel like I was there.

Brittany of Year 3, Hendon Primary School