In a chilling tale based on a traditional Japanese legend, a samurai faces the ultimate challenge when an evil shape-changing fox takes on an unexpected form.
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Gr. 3-6. A samurai warrior on the run and a beautiful woman who changes into a fox by night are the unusual characters in this surprisingly involving high-interest, easy-to-read story, which may also appeal to older reluctant readers. The samurai, who is nursed back to health from his battle wounds by the mysterious Mariko, slowly comes to the realization that the woman he has taken as his bride has strange powers and is feared by the people of her village. The couple's love for each other helps propel the tale to its compelling conclusion. There's wonderful atmosphere and tension, although the ending is predictable. Considering the setting and the subject matter, the author shows considerable restraint in keeping a lid on the violence. Denia Hester
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One of the Best Stories I Have Ever Read,
By Chaz Stevens (Pelham, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shadow of the Fox (Bullseye Chillers) (Paperback)
I'm going to keep this short, but the book "Shadow of the Fox" is incredible. It is told fluently and beautifuly and to this day remains my second most favorite book I have ever read, the other being "The Starlight Crystal" by Christopher Pike. Buy this book!
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A tale of mystical Japanese magic!,
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This review is from: Shadow of the Fox (Bullseye Chillers) (Paperback)
I read this one because I loved "Fangs of Evil" -- and I wasn't disappointed. If anything, it's even better. Ms. Steiber retells old Japanese "fox-wife" legends beautifully and captures the flavor of old Japan equally beautifully. Kids love her work for its spooky suspence, adults like me love her work for its gorgeous use of folk lore. Apparently she has published magical stories for adults in the anthologies RUBY SLIPPERS GOLDEN TEARS and THE ARMLESS MAIDEN -- I'm going to try those next. I wish this writer was writing more folk lore stories and fewer X-file books -- but I guess maybe you have to pay the rent somehow.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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A good book for beginners,
By Toxic025@yahoo.com (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shadow of the Fox (Bullseye Chillers) (Paperback)
It is easy on the eyes and kids will like stories about magic and animals. Kids understand the moral better when it involves a hairy animal.
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