Rabbits in the supposedly impenetrable fortress of Stonehaven have been disappearing. The government blames predators, and rebels blame the increasingly oppressive government. But as Harry, a down-onhis- luck fox, and Quentin, an intellectual rabbit, separately investigate Stonehaven's mystery, their paths slowly converge, and they discover a third terrifying possibility.
Summary It is a harsh winter, and food is scarce in Foxboro. Isaac tells Harry there may be rabbits living in the old fortress in the south and hires him to investigate. He warns Harry that earlier scouts have gone missing. Harry takes the job—and the money—although something does not seem quite right. His chance meeting with Gerard and Elton at Inn the Forest leads him to a horrible secret about Isaac and the rabbits. At the same time, Frank’s family disappears, possibly as a political reprisal; he, Zack, and Quentin leave the city in hopes the rebels will help them in the search. When Quentin and Harry meet, they realize they must combine forces to defeat the evil arrangement being carried out by their leaders.
Topics Foxes. Food. Shortages. Money. Corruption. Information. Cruelty. Rabbits. Fear of heights. Repression. Guards. Bullies. Hunting. Sibling rivalry. Friendship. Weasels. Actors. Dishonesty. Spies. Alcohol. Disappearances. Decisions. Badgers. Traps. Fortune telling. Greed. Checkers. Rules. Lying. Self-awareness. Predators. Prey. Unnatural arrangements. Offers that cannot be refused. Escape. Separation. Morality. Clothing. Mistaken identity. Secrets. Revenge. Loneliness. Chance meetings. Doing what is necessary. Fights. Personal change. Bravery.
SRC Level 4.400000
SRC Points 17.000000
Lexile 670L
Trim Size 6" x 9"
Language English
JLG Release Date Jan 2008
Minimum grade 6
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus (Grades 6-8)
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus (Grades 6-8)
For Grades 6-8
This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for longer, more layered stories that explore growing independence and changing perspective. Selections include realistic and speculative fiction with increased emotional and narrative complexity, offering stories that look beyond immediate experience and invite readers to engage with broader questions about identity, belonging, and the world around them.