The Fox’s New Channel

By Tuula Pere

December 30^th, 2024

The Fox’s New Channel

Francis the Fox has a bold new business venture in sight: a media empire that will bring in lots of advertising revenue. But then his company, The Fox’s New Channel, makes the mistake of trying to ruin the reputation of the city's popular mayor, William the Wolf. With a mountain of evidence that Francis is up to no good, the police manage to stop Francis from stirring up even more trouble.

Written by Tuula Pere

Illustrated by Andrea Alemanno

Published by Wickwick 2024:

ISBN 978-952-82-0069-7 (Hardcover)
ISBN 978-952-82-0070-3 (Softcover)
ISBN 978-952-82-0071-0 (Softcover Premium Color)
ISBN 978-952-82-0072-7 (ePub)

46 pages

Awards and Reviews

"The Fox’s New Channel, by Tuula Pere, captivates readers with a timely and engaging tale that brings real-world issues into a format young readers can grasp. The story follows Francis the Fox, who, burdened by bills and financial woes, hatches a clever business plan. Armed with electronic gadgets and communication gear, he creates a home studio with help from his ever-supportive mother. But Francis has a sharp tongue and an even sharper sense of humor. His commentary becomes merciless, disregarding people’s privacy and the repercussions of spreading gossip. Surprisingly, his project thrives, and he moves to the city to launch The Fox’s New Channel. Fame skyrockets, followers pour in, but his reckless spread of fake news spirals beyond his control, forcing Francis to face the real-world consequences of his actions.

Tuula Pere’s storytelling is wonderfully accessible, wrapping serious themes in a narrative children can easily follow. I admire how she uses Francis’ journey to shine a light on pressing societal issues, from the dangers of misinformation to the complexities of media influence. The book also explores the significance of family support and the wisdom of elders, illustrating how Francis’ disregard for good advice leads to chaos. The pacing keeps readers engaged; each chapter introduces new challenges and goals, driving the story forward with momentum and energy.

The Fox’s New Channel is both entertaining and thought-provoking, offering children a playful yet meaningful lesson on integrity, media responsibility, and social dynamics. It’s a book that teaches while delighting, and one I’d wholeheartedly recommend for parents and educators seeking a story that sparks important conversations in a kid-friendly way."

–Literary Titan

Literary Titan Gold Award

"The Fox's New Channel is yet another phenomenal, thought-provoking children's book by the incomparable Tuula Pere, our 2023 Author of the Year!

It is part of arguably the most decorated and beloved series in the history of our awards, a series that follows the mischievous, Machiavellian Francis the Fox—the only character to be named “Best Character” and “Best Villain” in the same OCA contest!

What makes Francis such an interesting character? Well, he's far from a role-model. At the same time, he has aspects of his character that are sympathetic, relatable, and compelling. He's creative, ambitious, driven, and relentless—for better or for worse (usually for worse). He won't take “no” or “can't” for an answer. You just can't stop this fox!

The scheming fox is back to it again in The Fox's New Channel, which seems to come right after Francis's tower-building failure in The Fox's Tower, a book which ended rather abruptly and without a clear or satisfying resolution.

Well, we get a bit of a resolution here: Francis's resolution to not give up on making it big and becoming famous.

During what should be a heartwarming reunion with his loving mother, Francis instead uses this homecoming as an opportunity to enact a new scheme: starting his own media company!

The clever Fox, with an insatiable appetite to do big things, still believes he can do something noteworthy in prison like writing a book about his embellished stories and experiences.

Tuula Pere once again knocks it out of the park with this series"

—Outstanding Creator Awards

Outstanding Creator, Best Children's Books, Clash of Champions 2024, 1st Place

"The Fox’s New Channel by Tuula Pere was a blend of the entertaining and the educational. While the plot and characters were unique and interesting, the story portrayed the effects of social media abuse. Francis reminded me of the clout-chasing culture on social media—anything goes if it can generate traffic—and I love that he learned a hard lesson. I was especially piqued by the subtle dynamic between Francis and his mom; Francis was a megalomaniac, but Mom passively enabled him. Although she questioned his actions, she never outrightly cautioned or rebuked him. This duo reminded me that parents have a strong influence on how their children turn out, and the best time to teach a child morals is when they are young. This interesting story has captivating images by Andrea Alemanno. I loved The Fox’s New Channel, and I highly recommend it. I look forward to reading more books in the Francis the Fox series.rtaining and the educational. While the plot and characters were unique and interesting, the story portrayed the effects of social media abuse. Francis reminded me of the clout-chasing culture on social media—anything goes if it can generate traffic—and I love that he learned a hard lesson. I was especially piqued by the subtle dynamic between Francis and his mom; Francis was a megalomaniac, but Mom passively enabled him. Although she questioned his actions, she never outrightly cautioned or rebuked him. This duo reminded me that parents have a strong influence on how their children turn out, and the best time to teach a child morals is when they are young. This interesting story has captivating images by Andrea Alemanno. I loved The Fox’s New Channel, and I highly recommend it. I look forward to reading more books in the Francis the Fox series."

—Ann Linus for Readers's Favorite

Readers' Favorite 5 Stars

Illustrations by Andrea Alemanno

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