Marty the fisher is carnivorous, and he hunts Ereth, yet he gets angry when the human hunters' trap kills Leaper the fox. One thing I found particularly interesting in this book was its portrayal of several different perspectives, perhaps showing young readers that the world is a complex place. There's also an egotistical, absentee father, which doesn't fit the "happy family" mold usually depicted in children's books. Like Poppy, this book contains a somewhat graphic description of an anthropomorphized animal's death, and the follow-up scene, in which the dead fox's children learn of their mother's death, is pretty emotional. Like previous books in series, there are a couple themes and lessons: "Don't be disrespectful or cruel to nature." "Helping others is its own reward." Still, this installment is not nearly as allegorical as the earlier books, and I liked that I could enjoy the book for its pure entertainment value.Īgain, I found myself thinking that this book might be better suited for older elementary school readers, maybe 2nd or 3rd through 5th graders. But in this book, the perspective shifts as Ereth is hunted by a fisher. Up until now, Ereth has always been the protector, keeping Poppy safe with his quills. Ereth is a (hilariously) cantankerous old curmudgeon of a porcupine with a hidden heart of gold.
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