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About This Passage
Two short sentences, full of motion. Dahl uses 'as fast as he could' and 'exploding with joy' to show a whole body full of happy news. Young readers feel how much the Small Fox loves his mom.
The Small Fox ran back along the tunnel as fast as he could, carrying the three plump hens. He was exploding with joy.
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Discussion Questions
Narration Prompt
In your own words, retell Chapter 11. What does the Small Fox bring home? What does Mrs Fox say when she first sees the hens? How does she change when she believes the food is real? What does Mr Fox tell his other children to do next?
Discussion Questions
- Mrs Fox says 'I'm dreaming' and closes her eye again. What in the story makes you think Mrs Fox had almost given up hope?
- The Small Fox is 'exploding with joy' and never stops running once on the whole way home. What in the story shows you how badly he wants to tell Mrs Fox the good news?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
Female chickens.
Item 2
A great big happy meal with lots of food.
Item 3
To stay where you are until something happens.
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