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By Michael Berry
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Tigers, foxes, and ghosts in smart, suspenseful space opera.
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What's the Story?
As FOX SNARE opens, the possibility of peace between the Sun Clans and the Thousand Worlds seems feasible for the first time in decades. As the guardian of the planet-transforming Dragon Pearl, Fox spirit Min is part of the team sent to cement a peace treaty. Unfortunately, a saboteur is among their cohort, and Min and her friends -- Sebin the tiger and Haneul the dragon -- must survive the destruction of their ship -- and the attention of the nearby deadly planets' inhabitants.
Is It Any Good?
It's good to see diplomacy in action, and this smart space opera avoids violence while maintaining suspense. Yoon Ha Lee ends his Thousand Worlds trilogy on a high note in Fox Snare. The alternating perspectives between Min and Sebin are deftly handled, with only a small amount of confusion of who's driviing the narrative. Though the setting couldn't be less relatable -- cadets on a space station -- watching Min and Sebin navigate their friendship after having gone their separate ways will resonate with many readers. Clever in this and many other ways, and endlessly engaging, this is a fine wrap-up to an ambitious series.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Fox Snare demonstrates the art of diplomacy. What might it be like to keep the peace across galaxies, rather than just countries?
What do various religions believe about the after-life? How might you feel if your brother was a ghost?
Why do businesses and governments keep secrets from the public? How can the public help uncover those secrets?
How do Min and Sebin show courage, teamwork, and good communication? When do they not? How do they get back to showing these character strengths? When have you had to work on getting better at one of these qualities?
Book Details
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- Genre : Science Fiction
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Fantasy ( Dragons , Magic ) , STEM
- Character Strengths : Courage , Integrity , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Disney-Hyperion
- Publication date : October 17, 2023
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 250
- Available on : Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : March 6, 2026
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