Finding the Fox
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Finding the Fox is a fantasy/science fiction novel by Ali Sparkes
. It is the first book in the Shapeshifter
series, and was first published in 2006 by Oxford University Press
.
in 2006.
Ali Sparkes
Ali Sparkes is a British author. Her books include The Shapeshifter series, Miganium , Dark Summer, Frozen in Time, Wishful thinking, the Monster Makers series, S.W.I.T.C.H series and one upcoming series: Unleashed: a spin-off of The Shapeshifter, centred on Lisa Hardman...
. It is the first book in the Shapeshifter
The Shapeshifter
-- START The Shapeshifter is a series of books by Ali Sparkes. The series is set in England, in the Devonshire/Cornwall area, and follows the life of a boy named Dax Jones. The first of the books, Finding the Fox details his early life with his hated step-mum, Gina, and sister Alice. He is very...
series, and was first published in 2006 by Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press is the largest university press in the world. It is a department of the University of Oxford and is governed by a group of 15 academics appointed by the Vice-Chancellor known as the Delegates of the Press. They are headed by the Secretary to the Delegates, who serves as...
.
Major characters
- Dax Jones: The book's principal protagonistProtagonistA protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...
. Dax is a teenage boy who lives with his annoying stepsister Alice, and his abusive stepmother Gina. He possesses the power of shapeshiftingShapeshiftingShapeshifting is a common theme in mythology, folklore, and fairy tales. It is also found in epic poems, science fiction literature, fantasy literature, children's literature, Shakespearean comedy, ballet, film, television, comics, and video games...
. - Gideon Reader: A fair-haired, freckled telekinetic. Gideon enjoys football, and has a penchant for chocolateChocolateChocolate is a raw or processed food produced from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao has been cultivated for at least three millennia in Mexico, Central and South America. Its earliest documented use is around 1100 BC...
of all kinds. - Lisa Hardman: A somewhat spoiled rich girl who hates being at ColaCOLAs (The Shapeshifter)COLAs appear in The Shapeshifter series of books by Ali Sparkes. "COLA" stands for "Children Of Limitless Ability," a name given in recognition of the children's amazing supernatural powers. There are originally 111 COLAs, including Dax Jones, but in Running the Risk, Catherine Reader drains most...
Club, and avoids interaction with the other students. Lisa possesses extremely strong psychicPsychicA psychic is a person who professes an ability to perceive information hidden from the normal senses through extrasensory perception , or is said by others to have such abilities. It is also used to describe theatrical performers who use techniques such as prestidigitation, cold reading, and hot...
powers, but refuses to accept them or be trained how to use them, causing her to be constantly tormented by visions and various other paranormal communication. - Mia: A gifted healer. Mia is kind, caring and gentle, as well as being a vegetarian.
- Principal Patrick Wood: The principal of Tregarren College. He is the book's principle antagonistAntagonistAn antagonist is a character, group of characters, or institution, that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend...
, although his role as such is only made certain toward the end of the book. Wood possesses the power of glamour, which he uses to gain the respect of the students of Cola Club without their knowledge. - Owen Hind: A government official who helps to find new Colas and bring them to Tregarren.
Publication history
As with all of the Shapeshifter books, Finding the Fox was published by Oxford University PressOxford University Press
Oxford University Press is the largest university press in the world. It is a department of the University of Oxford and is governed by a group of 15 academics appointed by the Vice-Chancellor known as the Delegates of the Press. They are headed by the Secretary to the Delegates, who serves as...
in 2006.