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By Mary Eisenhart
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Plot twists, prison breaks, magic in thrilling series ender.
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What's the Story?
The CHAMPIONS OF THE FOX: THIEVES OF SHADOW, BOOK 3 -- Callan, Meriel, Foxtail, Gareth, and Lachlan -- take on what they hope will be the last mission forced on them by The Eye, a magic jewel that's replaced one of Callan's own eyes in a previous episode. The Eye has an agenda of its own, that much they know, as it sends them off to break a mysterious prisoner out of the emperor's dungeon. It's an impossible task, but they have no choice but to make it work, escape the Eye's power, and start a new life. Or, more likely, die in the attempt. As Callan finds himself transported several times to another world that gives him insight into his friends and their past lives, it's clear that despite his best plans, he's very definitely not in charge. But who is, and why?
Is It Any Good?
Kevin Sands' young thieves face nasty criminals, brutal prison guards, and a world-destroying monster in the finale of his imaginative fantasy series, with plot twists and wild adventures galore. As the Champions of the Fox take on their most perilous challenge yet, their bond is strong and a lifetime of living by their wits serves them well -- but it's becoming clear that whatever's going on, they are absolutely not in charge of it. Plenty of funny, poignant, and harrowing moments, as well as a lot of clever problem-solving, keep the pages turning en route to a surprising but satisfying conclusion.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about stories like Champions of the Fox, where the main characters are thieves. Why do you think people who steal -- and how and why they do it -- are such popular themes in storytelling? Do you have any favorites?
Have you ever had a moment where it would have been a lot easier to leave someone in a bad situation, but you decided to stick around and take the trouble to help? What happened? How did it turn out?
Who are your friends? How do they make your life better? Do they also make it difficult sometimes?
Book Details
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- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Courage , Empathy , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Viking Books for Young Readers
- Publication date : November 7, 2023
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 464
- Available on : Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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