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K-Gr 2—A fox sets sail in search of answers to questions about life, the universe, and everything in this picture book fantasy. Marco the fox wonders about many things, but the other foxes are more concerned with chicken soup than with philosophy. When an antlered ship appears, captained by deer traveling to an island of "tall, sweet grass and short, sweet trees," Marco seizes the opportunity to seek out other foxes who may have answers. The crew sails across treacherous seas, triumphing over sharp rocks a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

A young fox's inquisitiveness sets him apart from the other foxes. Marco's questions and observations are playful and wide-ranging, from "Why don't trees ever talk?" to "How deep does the sun go when it sinks into the sea?" When a mysterious ship approaches on the horizon, Marco watches, his curiosity piqued. He decides to join the ship's wayward crew--consisting of three deer and some new pigeon recruits--as it searches for a paradise known as Sweet...Log In or Sign Up to Read More