Letter from a teacher in Havertown, Pennsylvania,
and a newspaper article from Haverford, Pennsylvania:
"When I close the door on my official teaching, this
book will sit proudly on my book shelf. It will be a reminder
that there was a very special bond each year in my classroom where
everyone sat glued to each word, sharing the moment together. The
emotions of sadness and joy will be brilliant as I'll see innocent
faces of all my past second graders come flooding back to me." read entire letter and article here:
Email from a vice principal in Fairfax Virginia:
"Mr. White I just wanted to let you know how much the
students and the teachers enjoyed your presentation. The teachers
have gone out of their way to let me know how much they enjoyed it,
and how the students were very 'caught up' in the presentation."
Email from a teacher in San Francisco:
"Hi Ed. I just finished reading Foxy's Tale
with the kids. They LOVED it! At the end when Foxy won the race
they literally jumped up and down and cheered. You are now the biggest
celebrity in their eyes, and every single student wants to get a dog!
Thank you so much! ... The time we spent reading Foxy's Tale was, in
the words of one of my students, 'a week to remember'."
Video from KTUU Channel 2, Anchorage, Alaska
Email from one of Ed White's biggest fans:
"This is one of your biggest fans! Foxy's Tale
is my favorite book! I read it twenty times from the time you came
to my school! My school is in Endicott, NY and you came to my second
grade class! You encouraged me to get a better at writing, like
you did for your book. I am now a writer and I am on my way in being
a journalist. You came to my school 4 years ago though! I am now in
middle school and in the 6th grade! You are my favorite author in the
world! I admire the book Foxy's Tale! You signed my book when
I was in 2nd grade and we had lunch together with the whole entire class.
For all these years I have been reading your book over and over again.
It never gets boring! I have always wanted to know what it was like in
Alaska! I wish you luck if you are going to write another book. If
you do... trust me I will buy your next book. Nothing will ever stop
me!" Your biggest fan, Ashley.
Email from a grandmother in Williamsport, Pennsylvania:
"My granddaughter goes to the school you visited today
and is in 3rd grade. Her teacher read the class your book. She loved
it. Please tell me how I may be able to secure an autographed copy
of your book for my grand daughter. She got off to a slow start reading
but has recently taken off and become a strong reader. I want to encourage
that as much as possible. She loved the book so much she wants to re-read
it herself!"
Email from two teachers in Yardley, Pennsylvania:
"Thanks for coming to Quarry Hill and sharing your
presentation on Foxy's Tale and mushing with us. The children
really enjoyed it. I also received several kudos from my colleagues
about how informative and enjoyable your visit was for them. It
really made Foxy's Tale come alive for all of us. I hope we
will be able to get together next year."
"Thank you soooo much! Your presentation activated
lots of excitement towards investigation and learning. The other
teachers are very interested in you returning next year."
Letter from a teacher in Walnut Creek, California:
"Dear Mr. White, I purchased Foxy's Tale to
read to my third grade class. Each year we follow the Iditarod, and
it is a highlight of my teaching year. Foxy's Tale was extremely
well received. My children thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a perfect for
third graders!"
Thank you note from a teacher in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania:
"Dear Mr. White, It's not very often we have the opportunity
for our second grade students to meet and speak with a real author.
As I read your book to them, Foxy almost became real in their minds.
They didn't want me to put the story down. Thank you for caring about
young authors-to-be."
Email from a parent in Manassas, Virginia:
"Mr. White, my son thoroughly enjoyed your book so
much and we wanted to say 'thank you' for coming to visit us today.
Ryan received the book around noon and completed it at 5:00 that
same day!!! He loved it! Please take this as a great compliment because
he really is not much of a reader but your book gave him great inspiration.
Thanks again for sharing your story with us."
Email from a student in Oil City, Pennsylvania:
"Hi Mr. White, I love the book Foxy's Tale. It is the
best book I have ever read! I am on chapter 7 page 55. My biggest dream
is to go to Alaska and win a sled dog race! If you have the time, I was
wondering if you can email me back and tell me about sled dog racing please." Review from a neighbor:
"I have read the book, and the story of Foxy is so impressive and original.
Sometimes I just couldn't help laughing out when Foxy wanted to succeed by
shortcuts. Foxy's story is so close to everyday life. It is about family,
teamwork, hard work and forgiveness when somebody makes a mistake. There are
so many values in this original story. "
Review from Amazon.com:
"I bought this book for the granddaughter of a good
friend who loves Alaskan Huskies, and, once I read it, I kept it
for myself and my own grandchildren! I'll probably be buying other
copies to give as gifts....it is THAT good! Not only does it give
you an insight into how Alaskan sled dogs are bred and raised, but it
tells a great story besides. You learn what it is like to live in the
unique remote conditions of life in Alaska and the simple, extraordinary
bond between the "runt" of a litter and the little girl who befriends,
raises, inspires and cherishes her. It is such a beautiful story that
you cry at times....when the dog almost dies and, especially, when the
dog and the girl together win the race!! Yes, it definitely ends well,
but the most important thing is that the story is written and lived well.
I highly recommend it for young children AND the adults who read to them.....they
will ALL enjoy it!!"
Email from a parent in Johnson City, New York:
"Mr. White, last week you visited my daughter's school.
Emily received an autographed Foxy's Tale. She is 7 years
old. Emily loves to read. She began reading your book on Friday and
finished it today. She wanted to keep reading and had a hard time putting
it down! She absolutely loved it! Thank you for visiting JC School and
sharing your talent with all of the students there. "
Email from a principal in Altoona, Pennsylvania:
"Thanks again for coming! It meant a lot to us, and
we LOVED your pictures and presentation. You are welcome back any
time!"
Email from a student in Endicott, New York:
"Mrs. Aebli just finished reading Foxy's Tale
to us and we all loved it. She told us you visited our school last
year, but we were in first grade then and didn't get to meet you.
Thank you for writing just a neat book. Many of us are borrowing it
from the library or reading Mrs. Aebli's copy."
Letter from a teacher near Philadelphia:
"My school is a large, multicultural diverse middle
school right outside Philadelphia. A large number of our students
enter our doors not speaking fluent English. Many of them come from
broken homes and from lower income households. Most of my students
are reading on the second grade level. My kids loved Foxy's Tale.
I was surprised at how even some of my 'toughest' and most 'street-wise'
students couldn't wait to write to you and are waiting anxiously for
a reply."
Email from a student in Pennsylvania:
"I really liked your book called Foxy's Tale.
I hope your daughter Kelly had fun with Foxy and Rosie. My beagle
dog Bella is trying to jump over our fence, just like Foxy jumped
over your fence. I hope you are very happy with your book. I LOVE
YOUR BOOK!!! I think you should write a FOXY'S TALE II. I hope
you have a good life. Fondly, Julia Jones.
PS: YOU ROCK!!!!"
Email from a librarian in Oil City, Pennsylvania:
"The kids are keeping Foxy's Tale circulating
at a great rate! I would love to make plans to have you come back
to Oil City next school year."
Email from a teacher in Maryland:
"Thank you again for your presentation to our students.
I know they enjoyed all that you had to say...and show. The students
especially loved hearing how Foxy was such a special part of your
family's life...and how grown up Kelly has become. Again, thank you
so much for coming to Travilah again. You made us all smile and dream
what life in Alaska must be like."
Email from a teacher in California:
"Dear Mr. White, My class LOVED listening to Foxy’s
Tale…in fact so much so that they didn’t want it to end! We
are wondering if you are writing a sequel and if not we highly recommend
that you do!! They also wanted to know if Kelly still has Foxy and Rosie?
We just finished a big unit on the Iditarod which was also disappointing
to see come to a close. Your book was a great way to still feel like
our Iditarod fever was continuing."
Email from a teacher and student in Binghamton,
New York:
"I think your book is cool so thanks for letting us
read your book. Oh don`t forget to come with the dog next Wednesday
so all of us can see the best sled dog in the world ever!!!" From Isaiah.
"I am a special education teacher in Binghamton, NY.
You are scheduled to come and visit us next Wednesday. One of
my students, Isaiah, loved your story so much that he just had to
email you-- we sent the email just minutes before this one, under
my return address. I just wanted you to know how much this 5th grade
boy enjoyed it. I know that he would love to see Foxy too, but I don't
have the heart to tell my student Isaiah that she probably has joined
that big dog sled in the sky! Again, thank you for the book, and we
look forward to meeting you."
Email from a teacher in Wyoming:
"I am a Para-Educator in Douglas Wy. I have a group
of 2nd grade students that I am reading with. We just finished reading
your book Foxy's Tale and the children just loved it. We
thought the book was very good and funny in a lot of places. We liked
the part when Foxy was so nervous that she had to go to the bathroom
four times and Kelly had to go two times before the race started."
Email from a man in Texas:
"My sister, cousin and I had decided to see the Iditarod
start and we did that this year. While we were in the Iditarod
store in the mall in Anchorage I ran across the Foxy’s Tale
book. I purchased it for my Dad in Oklahoma. I have not seen many
books from the dog’s viewpoint. This book was very well written from
a dog’s perspective and I was very impressed with how clear the story
flowed. I enjoyed it tremendously and wanted to send an email praising
the authors. (Illustrations were pretty dang good too!!) Good book!!!!!!!"
Email from a teacher in Fairfax, Virginia
"Thank you so much for fitting us into your schedule.
The students, teachers and I truly enjoyed your presentation. I
personally liked how you wove in the facts that showed your story was
true and when you told how third and fourth graders helped you with
the book. I hope we will be able to set up a visit for next year. Take
care and thanks again."
Email from a librarian in Ashland, Virginia:
"Thanks so much for coming to talk with the kids last
week. We really appreciate it. I know they enjoyed the presentation
a lot! We will really miss you next year. Your visit is something
that the kids look forward to each year!"
Email from a vice principal in Fairfax Virginia:
"I am sure the PTA would like to have you come back
again sometime. One of our 'veteran' teachers said yours was the
best assembly she had ever taken her students to. They were completely
engaged from start to finish."
Email from a parent in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
"Everyone loved your presentation. Thank you so much
for coming to our school. I am certain they would love to have
you back each year!"