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Dahl's sentence explodes with joy after chapters of darkness. The exclamation mark, the word 'fantastic,' and the piling-up of chickens show us how huge the reward feels after so much suffering. Young readers feel Mr Fox's plan finally working.
The four Small Foxes scrambled up out of the tunnel and what a fantastic sight it was that now met their eyes! They were in a huge shed and the whole place was teeming with chickens.
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Narration Prompt
In your own words, retell Chapter 10. Where do Mr Fox and the Small Foxes dig? What do they find when they push up the floorboards? What does Mr Fox tell his children to do first before chasing the chickens?
Discussion Questions
- Mr Fox will not tell the Small Foxes where they are going. He says they would 'go crazy with excitement' or 'die of disappointment.' How do you know Mr Fox is trying to protect his children's feelings?
- The Small Foxes start chasing the chickens right away. Mr Fox shouts 'Don't lose your heads!' and tells them to have a drink of water first. What in the story shows you that Mr Fox is thinking like a good leader?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
A long hole dug under the ground to travel through.
Item 2
A small wooden building used for storing things or keeping animals.
Item 3
Very, very big.
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