Blood in the Snow

by Marlene Fanta Shyer

A gun, a flute, and an injured silver fox bring Max up against some difficult decisions regarding their relative values. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0395219299
• ISBN13: 9780395219294
• Release Date: January 1975
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Original title: Blood in the Snow or (The Silver Fox)

I read this book when I was in fifth grade and at thirty-six years of age, I haven't forgotten it. This book touched me that deeply and actually forced me to confront my own issues as a young girl about doing what is right. The theme in The Silver Fox (underline), led to a few pivotal events in my life, namely the first time I had to stand alone for what was right. Now I am a seventh grade teacher in a high poverty, high-crime area and would like to introduce this incredible book to my students to help them confront issues of inner strength, compassion, and kindness toward all living beings. I absolutely love this book. I really hope those who read it will develop an understanding of the power of love and respect for all life and find the courage to fight for those who can't defend themselves, be it human or animal.

An amazingly depthful children's book

I received this as a child as a part of the Scholastic Book Club. It was an emotionally wrenching tale that highlighted the concepts of "right" and "wrong" in very personal ways. The writing is poetic.

How friendship can cross the generation gap

This book was written about my aunt, Dorothy DeFalco. She was the crossing guard in Larchmont, NY that the book was based on. My Aunt Dot was one of the most caring people around, and she looked after the kids daily as if they were her own. She always made sure that the kids had rides home if the parents were late, or if they got hurt, she would care for them or bring them to the nurse. I highly recommend this book to teachers and parents of young men and women, especially in the 9-13 age range. It is a great story, and it teaches young people that you can trust and rely on those older than themselves in order to get through the tough "growing up" years. Every time I read it, it reminds me of her. She passed away 11 years ago, but the book brings her dedication to the younger generation right back to my mind.

A book you'll never forget

When I was 12 this book came out in a school book order club under the title Silver Fox. I was stunned by how powerful it was. It continues to be one of the best books I have read for kids aged 9 - 12. I teach elementary students now (grades 5 to 7) and every year I read it aloud to the class. They are riveted by the characters and the story. They love how at the end of every chapter the author makes you desperately want to read on. Even now I cry at the ending! This book should definately be back in print.