White Fox: Dilah and the Moon Stone

by Chen Jiatong Narrated by Austin Rising

Overview

The first modern Chinese middle grade series to be translated and brought to the English-speaking market, from bestselling author Chen Jiatong. A young white fox dreams of being human. When his parents are taken from him, long-held secrets and a legend about a miraculous treasure rise to the surface in this perilous quest for self-discovery.

When a young white fox named Dilah discovers a human family, he begins to dream of being human himself. But when his parents are assassinated, long-held secrets and a legend about a miraculous treasure rise to the surface. A treasure with the power to make animals human... The clues to its location are contained in a moonstone buried beneath their den. But evil blue foxes seek the treasure too and Dilah must race to find it first. Along the way, he meets all sorts of other creatures: a friendly seal, an ancient tortoise, and a fierce leopard -- but can he stay one step ahead?

Editorial Reviews

DECEMBER 2020 - AudioFile

Narrator Austin Rising invites listeners on a magical adventure with Dilah, an orphaned fox cub, in this audiobook written in Chinese and translated into English. Upon the death of his parents, Dilah inherits a mystical moonstone that leads to a coveted treasure, one that can transform animals into humans. But Dilah isn't the only one who seeks its power, so his quest begins. He meets an extensive cast of creatures and people along the way, both predators and allies, and Rising's dynamic voices are immensely engaging and endearing. Themes of friendship and growth are in the forefront, and Rising's masterful narration prevents darker themes like death and violence from overwhelming listeners. His expressive performance keeps listeners fascinated. E.P. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

DECEMBER 2020 - AudioFile

Narrator Austin Rising invites listeners on a magical adventure with Dilah, an orphaned fox cub, in this audiobook written in Chinese and translated into English. Upon the death of his parents, Dilah inherits a mystical moonstone that leads to a coveted treasure, one that can transform animals into humans. But Dilah isn't the only one who seeks its power, so his quest begins. He meets an extensive cast of creatures and people along the way, both predators and allies, and Rising's dynamic voices are immensely engaging and endearing. Themes of friendship and growth are in the forefront, and Rising's masterful narration prevents darker themes like death and violence from overwhelming listeners. His expressive performance keeps listeners fascinated. E.P. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940177854359
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	10/06/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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