The Fox and the Hound (book) facts for kids

The Fox and the Hound is a famous book written by Daniel P. Mannix in 1967. It tells the story of two animal characters: a hound dog named Copper and a red fox named Tod. This book is Daniel Mannix's most well-known work. It even inspired a popular movie made by Walt Disney Productions.

The Story of Tod and Copper

The book begins by showing us Tod's first experiences with humans when he is just a baby fox, called a kit. We also see Copper's first meeting with Tod. Their world is always changing. The wild areas where they live slowly become more like cities. This creates many challenges for Copper, his owner (called the Master), and Tod.

Different Points of View

The story switches between Tod's and Copper's perspectives. This means you get to see the world through the eyes of both animals. Out of the ten chapters in the book, four are told from Copper's point of view. The other six chapters are told from Tod's point of view.

Both animals are shown to be very smart. They are almost as clever as humans. The book often highlights how much both animals rely on their sense of smell. For them, smell is as important as sight is for humans. Copper especially uses his nose to understand the world around him.

Copper's Adventures

Copper's chapters mostly focus on his bond with the Master. Copper helps the Master with hunting. Most of the time, they are hunting Tod. This is because Tod had killed the Master's other dog, Chief, earlier in the story.

Tod's Wild Life

Tod's chapters are about his life as a wild fox. He tries to avoid dangers from nature and from humans. He also tries to have baby foxes, called kits, to continue his family line.

See also

In Spanish: El zorro y el sabueso para niños