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Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) — Content Guide for Parents

By Roald DahlPenguin Books, Limited2024-03-07ISBN 978024161092380 pages
Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

With carefully adapted text, illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction.

Fantastic Mr Fox, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.

The farmers do not like Mr Fox, because Mr Fox takes food from their farms! The farmers are angry, and Mr Fox's family is not safe. But Mr Fox has a clever plan. Is Mr Fox more clever than the farmers?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The story features themes of violence as three farmers plot to kill Mr. Fox, which includes gunfire and the danger posed to the fox family. This violence is central to the conflict in the story. The story contains suspenseful elements that may be exciting for young readers, as it involves danger and the threat of violence from the farmers. However, it is framed in a humorous and adventurous context.

  • Does Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) have violence?

    The story features themes of violence as three farmers plot to kill Mr. Fox, which includes gunfire and the danger posed to the fox family. This violence is central to the conflict in the story.

  • Does Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) have scary content?

    The story contains suspenseful elements that may be exciting for young readers, as it involves danger and the threat of violence from the farmers. However, it is framed in a humorous and adventurous context.

  • Does Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results for 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'. The narrative does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.

  • Does Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes detected in the search results. The story does not address issues related to race or ethnicity.

  • Does Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results. The language used is appropriate for children, with only a mild substitute for stronger words mentioned.

  • Does Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results. The story does not address environmental issues or climate change.

  • Does Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results. The narrative includes a couple of kisses between Mr. and Mrs. Fox, but there is no explicit sexual content.

  • Does Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) have gender roles?

    The narrative portrays Mr. Fox as a heroic father figure who takes on the role of provider and protector for his family. This framing aligns with traditional gender roles.

  • Does Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox (ELT Graded Reader) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'. The content focuses on the story of Mr. Fox and his family without any mention of LGBTQ+ characters or themes.