Stone Fox

John Reynolds Gardiner

May 2010 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. 

Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race—the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. But he isn't the only one who desperately wants to win. Willy and his brave dog Searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a Native American man named Stone Fox, who has never lost a race.

Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.

Ratings and reviews

I cried and my mom asked what wrong and I cannot believe searchlight's heart bust from the run and Stone fox actually let the boy to win that race after he has pushed searchlight too hard. I would give you one thousand stars

My teacher got me the real book it was good I told her after I read it that I loved it

I love this book willy dies so sad but great book love it so much it made me cry my eyes out I'm thinking of reading it again for the 2 time I hope it doesn't make me cry again I love it I miss willy already and when I first read it was okay till the end my teacher gave me this book thanks u teacher for the book:-) :-) -

About the author

John Reynolds Gardiner (1944–2006), who described himself as an “author, engineer, inventor, rock-and-roll singer, door-to-door salesman, songwriter, and Santa Claus,” traveled widely throughout his life. Born in California, he lived in Ireland, Germany, Italy, El Salvador, England, and Mexico. He heard the legend that inspired Stone Fox while in Idaho and it became his first published work. His other works include How to Live a Life That’s Not Boring.