Haunt Fox

Star is a young fox who outsmarts the people and hounds that share his territory. The local trapper Dade Matson notices that Star keeps slipping away from every trap and leaves tracks with six toes in the snow. Because of these odd prints and his uncanny escapes, Matson calls him a Ha'nt fox, a ghostly creature. The nickname spreads, and hunters who race their dogs after foxes soon accept Star as their next challenge.

The story is grounded in real wildlife and hunting, with no graphic content, so it suits both younger readers and adults who enjoy animal adventures.