Fantastic Mr Fox
by Roald Dahl · Grade 3-5 · Ages Ages 7-10
Mr. Fox is clever and quick, but three mean farmers are tired of him sneaking food for his family. When the farmers make a plan to catch him, Mr. Fox must use his wits to keep his family safe.
Key vocabulary
Something fantastic is amazing, wonderful, or very exciting.
Cunning means very clever, especially at making tricky plans.
A burrow is a tunnel or hole in the ground where an animal lives.
A farmer is someone who grows plants or raises animals for food.
An orchard is a place where fruit trees grow.
A spade is a tool used for digging in soil.
Cider is a drink made from apples.
Beastly means very unpleasant, mean, or nasty.