"Red Fox at Hickory Lane" by Kathleen Hollenbeck follows the journey of a young girl named Sophie who discovers a wounded red fox in her backyard. As she nurses the fox back to health, Sophie learns valuable lessons about friendship, compassion, and the interconnectedness of nature. The story captures her adventures and the bond that forms with the fox, highlighting themes of resilience and understanding. Set against the backdrop of a quaint rural community, Sophie navigates both the challenges of her own life and the beauty of the wild, ultimately discovering her place in the world around her. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Smithsonians Backyard .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Palm Publishing .

Wendy Smith was born and brought up in south-west London. After studying Graphic Design at Hornsey College of Art, she trained as an illustrator at the RCA. She pursued a career in advertising, before beginning to illustrate children's books - a career she has pursued for the past twenty-five years. She also teaches illustration, part-time, at Brighton University.