By Lee Newbery (author) , Laura Catalan (illustrator) Part of the The Last Firefox series
"An anxious boy with two adorable dads, two super-supportive friends, and one magic fox finds his inner fire in this cheering fantastical adventure"
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March 2022 Debut of the Month
A cute fox cub, a thrilling sense of adventure, a tender message about bravery and overcoming bullies, and a gorgeous sense of friendship and families — what a winning, heart-warming combo. Lee Newbery’s The Last Firefox is also impeccably paced, plotted and pitched for its readership, with a few fart-tastic funnies to enjoy, too.
While Charlie has a pair of fabulous friends in Lippy and Roo, he’s having a troubling time of it. First there’s the bullies at school and his worries about moving to secondary school after the summer holiday. Then his dads announce they want to adopt a little sibling for Charlie, and he fears he’s not brave enough to be a big brother.
If that wasn’t enough, Charlie encounters a boy from the kingdom of Fargone. A boy with a fox called Firetail that has shimmering, flaming fur. The boy tells Charlie that the shapeshifting Grendilock is hot on his trail, desperate to catch this last firefox, and he entrusts Charlie with keeping Firetail safe for a few days: “What have I got myself into?” Charlie laments.
After renaming Firetail Cadno, the Welsh word for fox, Charlie has to look after the magical cutie for longer than anticipated. And, with the Grendilock creeping ever closer, he must also find his inner fire to protect Cadno, and those he loves most in the world. This is sweet as a nut, and exciting with it.
A heartwarming story about family, friendship and finding your inner fire.
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Between bullies at school and changes at home, Charlie Challinor finds life a bit scary. And when he's made guardian of a furry fox cub called Cadno, things get a whole lot scarier. Because Cadno isn't just any fox: he's a firefox - the only one of his kind - and a sinister hunter from another world is on his trail.
Swept up into an unexpected adventure to protect his flammable friend, Charlie's going to need to find the bravery he never thought he had, if he's going to save the last firefox . . .
'Funny, sweet and charming - a real delight!' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken
'Utterly gorgeous storytelling, adorable characters and a blazing adventure - The Last Firefox will long burn bright in your heart.' Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates
'Lee Newbery gives us an enchanting fantasy adventure as warm as a firefox's tail. Heart and humour abound in this fun, fast-paced story of how a boy finds inner strength by helping a magical creature. A joyous gem!' Lesley Parr, author of The Valley of Lost Secrets
'A heart (and tail!) warming adventure about family, friendship and one flamin' cute fox cub' Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander
Lee Newbery lives with his husband, son and two dogs in a seaside town in West Wales. By day, he helps vulnerable people look for jobs and gain new skills, and by night, he sits down at his laptop to write.
Lee enjoys adventuring, drinking ridiculous amounts of tea and giving his dogs a good cuddle - or a cwtch, as they say in Wales.
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I loved reading the book it was fun and me me happy and I smiled as I read it.
The Last Firefox Charlie is afraid of the bullies. Lippy &Roo are his good friends. They are very loyal. Charlie has 2 Dads and he loves it. Charlie looks after the Firefox. He is a mischievous fox. Charlie is a adopted.... Read Full Review
The Last Firefox was a stunning read, it was full of secrets and had a faint bit of horror.
The Last Firefox was a stunning read, it was full of secrets and had a faint bit of horror. I like how the illustrations are rationed through the story, they really helped to explain it. If I were to recommend this book to a particular type of reader it would be the fantasy seekers and the people who like books with that smidge bit of horror.... Read Full Review
This is an interesting story, that I would recommend to children who like adventures and being outdoors.
This story follows Charlie and his two friends, Lippy and Roo, on a fantastic adventure. When Charlie finds himself caring for a Firefox, he must work together with his friends to protect this secret, however it is harder than it seems. When the Grendilock finds out where Charlie lives, things get a lot more scary...
I found this book very entertaining and exciting. As soon as I read the first page, I was immersed in a gripping tale of fantasy and wonder. I think this book is perfect for anyone who loves animals or creatures. I am so looking forward to reading more books by Lee Newbery. It was an absolute pleasure to read this book, and I am really hoping you will enjoy reading it too.... Read Full Review
A heartwarming story about family, friendship and finding your inner fire. Between bullies at school and changes at home, Charlie Challinor finds life a bit scary.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Last Firefox and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
The Last Firefox features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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The Last Firefox was written by Lee Newbery and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
The Last Firefox has 296 pages
Yes it is part of The Last Firefox series
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