A Fox Called Flavius
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Set against the vivid backdrop of Roman Britain, A Fox Called Flavius by Matthew Finch is a captivating children's adventure that chronicles the unlikely bond between a young boy and a resourceful fox named Flavius, as they navigate the dangers and intrigues of an ancient, occupied land. The narrative draws readers into a richly imagined world where Roman roads, legions, and frontier life form the texture of daily existence, and where the loyalty between a child and a wild creature becomes the beating heart of the story. Finch crafts his tale with a deft lightness of touch, balancing historical atmosphere with the timeless themes of friendship, courage, and the tension between wildness and civilisation. The inclusion of a map — visible in the book's endpapers — underscores the author's commitment to grounding the adventure in a believable geographic and historical reality, inviting young readers to trace the journey themselves. Published by the distinguished London imprint Dennis Dobson, known for championing quality children's literature, this is a story that will leave readers wondering just how far — and how daringly — a boy and his fox will go.
Author: Matthew Finch
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Dennis Dobson
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Set against the vivid backdrop of Roman Britain, A Fox Called Flavius by Matthew Finch is a captivating children's adventure that chronicles the unlikely bond between a young boy and a resourceful fox named Flavius, as they navigate the dangers and intrigues of an ancient, occupied land. The narrative draws readers into a richly imagined world where Roman roads, legions, and frontier life form the texture of daily existence, and where the loyalty between a child and a wild creature becomes the beating heart of the story. Finch crafts his tale with a deft lightness of touch, balancing historical atmosphere with the timeless themes of friendship, courage, and the tension between wildness and civilisation. The inclusion of a map — visible in the book's endpapers — underscores the author's commitment to grounding the adventure in a believable geographic and historical reality, inviting young readers to trace the journey themselves. Published by the distinguished London imprint Dennis Dobson, known for championing quality children's literature, this is a story that will leave readers wondering just how far — and how daringly — a boy and his fox will go.