Included on a list of 100 favourite books, as voted for by children, and published by the National Education Association (USA).
John Reynolds Gardiner, an engineer by profession, has also worked as a writer adapting children's stories for television.A native of Los Angeles, he has lived in West Germany, Central America, and the state of Idaho, where he first heard the legend that is the basis for Stone Fox, his first published work. He is also the author of Top Secret and General Butterfingers.Mr. Gardiner lives in Huntington Beach, California, with his wife, Gloria, and their three daughters: Carrie, Alicia, and Danielle.
"Gardiner's description of the race and sudden climax (based on legend) is fast-paced and enveloping." -- School Library Journal"A superb piece of storytelling--without doubt the most exciting and moving book this season." -- The New Yorker
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