Adventures of Reddy Fox (version 2)

Reddy Fox has a clever head on his shoulders and a nose for trouble. When he spots plump old Speelty the hen wandering too far from Farmer Brown's chicken coop, he can't resist. But stealing a pet hen is one thing; escaping Farmer Brown's boy and Bowser the Hound is quite another. Now Reddy must use every trick he knows to stay one jump ahead of the angry chase, while Grandma Fox watches from the edge of the meadow, torn between pride and despair. This is old-fashioned adventure at its purest: a mischievous young animal learning hard lessons about greed, courage, and the consequences of one's choices. Thornton Burgess filled his Green Meadow and Green Forest with creatures who think and speak like people, creating a world where the everyday drama of predator and prey becomes a stage for lessons about growing up. Generations of children have grown up alongside Reddy, cheering his escapes and groaning at his scrapes. If you loved the magic of Watership Down but want something gentler for younger readers, this is the fox you've been looking for.