The Tale of the Red Fox in the North Woods - Hardcover

The Tale of the Red Fox in the North Woods is about a boy, age 8, befriending a family of red foxes much to the chagrin of his uncle and aunt who own a resort in these north woods.

Problems arise when area businessmen have their properties vandalized by some of these red foxes. A program to "cull" some of these foxes ensues.

The young nephew is conflicted. Whom should he trust; his uncle and aunt; his childhood friends; some close neighbors; etc. These people teach young Bobby about the emerging natural and manmade world around him.

The story is a good read for children ages eight to twelve. Many facts about the survival of the red fox in these north woods, the native Chippewa Indians, and the history of this part of the north woods over many centuries along this part of Torch Lake, Michigan are included in the story.