Description

In the harsh landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, a young boy named Thomas finds his life irrevocably altered by the arrival of a mysterious stranger. As winter tightens its grip, Thomas is drawn into a world of secrets, betrayal, and the primal struggle for survival. This powerful novel explores themes of innocence lost, the enduring strength of the human spirit, and the complex bonds that tie us to the land and to each other. John Branfield masterfully crafts a narrative that is both starkly realistic and deeply evocative, immersing the reader in a world where nature's beauty is matched only by its unforgiving power.

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paperback

Atheneum

Published Jan 1, 1980

158 pages

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Details

First Published

1980

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Fox in Winter by John Branfield.

War/Trauma
Violence
Death/Grief