A powerful novel of a beautiful relationship with two sisters that is about to come to an end. Jules and Sylvie are sisters that are only a year apart in age. One 11 and the other 12. Sylvie is always running, she has to be the fastest runner and Jules is always upset because she can't keep up. Mom has died and Dad leaves the girls to get off on the bus by themselves. As they are old enough. But this particular day it is snowing and the girls run out in their pajamas and go build a miniature snow family. They build it on the path to the slip. This is the place they are never allowed to go. But Sylvie decides to run that morning and says she will be right back. Only she doesn't return. Between chapters is the story of a fox that is born and has two brothers, this fox has a connection to Jules. She knows that Jules needs her. To Jules foxes are good luck. What happens is amazing. You must read this book to find out. Ages 10-14 Atheneum $16.99
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