Findus and the Fox

By Sven Nordqvist

There's a hen-hunting fox on the loose. But farmer Pettson and his quirky cat Findus agree that foxes shouldn't be killed. They should be tricked. They come up with a fabulous plan which makes for an explosive, unforgettable night.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hawthorn Press
• Release date: Jul 14, 2021
• ISBN: 9781912480616

Sven Nordqvist

Sven Nordqvist, geboren 1946 in Südschweden, studierte ursprünglich Architektur. 1984 erschien sein erstes Bilderbuch über Pettersson und Findus.

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Reviews for Findus and the Fox

[cheryl_in_cc_nv · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Hah! A story of an absent minded inventor, a hyper cat who can sometimes amuse himself, lots of explosions, and compassion, with instructions about how to make a chicken pinata. I do like this series.

[drmom62 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Same as Findus and the Fox with smaller typeface. Same illustrations

[melodyreads · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Longish picture book; Swiss translation; good story, with chickens!!

[imtanner2 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I thought this was a funny little story and has great imaginative pictures but it seems to me to be the worst kind of picture book. The text is very small and there is a lot of it but the pictures are big and have a lot of detail. The story is full of nuance and trickery so it's really best suited for bigger kids, who will be put off by the fact that it is a picture book.

[eurekas_5 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love this author! His illustrations are humorous, subtle and utterly delightful. There are many whimsical figures hidden in the illustrations, lots for young & older children to find. Pettson is a wonderful character, a lonely old farmer, set in his ways, slightly forgetful, gentle, warm and a little cracked. Findus is his perfect companion, young and smart, funny and cute, this cat and Pettson are a great pair. This story is a laugh out loud type. Enjoy!

[bnielsen_30 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Sverige, ude på landet, ca 1990
Katten Findus bor hos den gamle Peddersen. Katten har tøj på og kan tale med Peddersen og fungerer i det hele taget som var den et opvakt lille barn.
I denne historie har ræven været på besøg ved naboen Gustafsen og har taget en høne. Gustafsen vil skyde ræven, men Peddersen og navnlig Findus vil hellere snyde ræven. Peddersen bygger en kunstig høne vha en ballon med peber i og nogle fjer. Derefter bygger de en tovbane, så Findus kan komme flyvende som et spøgelse og endelig finder de en masse fyrværkeri. Ræven kommer godt nok, men den er mager og halter på det ene ben, så Peddersen kan ikke nænne at gøre den noget. I stedet kommer Gustafsen til at udløse fælden og han lover aldrig at skyde ræve mere.
Ræven napper Peddersens chokoladekage, men han kan jo godt finde ud af at bage en anden.
Sød lille historie.