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The Ranger (The Crow Stories Trilogy, 2) Hardcover – Picture Book, August 1, 2019

by Nancy Vo (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 5 ratings
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In this second book in Nancy Vo’s Crow Stories trilogy, a ranger and a fox form a special and unexpected friendship while navigating an indifferent and dangerous wilderness.

In this memorable and beautifully illustrated story, a ranger comes across a fox caught in a trap. The ranger frees the fox and promises only to tend to its wounds. The fox recovers and remains curiously close to the ranger, and when unexpected twists occur, the fox ends up being the helper. The ranger asks the fox, “Does this make us even?” and almost immediately feels regret―keeping score has no place in friendship. And so the two continue their journey together.

In this second book in the Crow Stories trilogy, Nancy Vo explores themes of friendship and how meaningful bonds form when we can openly give and receive. Vo’s stunning, spare illustrations are a delight, and complement the journey of these two nuanced characters toward understanding and companionship.

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2
Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Book 2 of 2
    The Crow Stories Trilogy
  3. Print length
    44 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    490L
  7. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.45 x 8.62 inches
  8. Publisher
    Groundwood Books
  9. Publication date
    August 1, 2019
  10. ISBN-10
    1773061283
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1773061283
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A restrained text fuses with visually arresting and enigmatic interactions to open a welcoming space for contemplation. ― Kirkus Reviews

The Ranger is a memorable and beautifully illustrated picture book story … an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections … ― Midwest Book Review

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Praise for Nancy Vo and The Ranger:

Nominee Chocolate Lily Book Award ― Picture Book, 2020

A Kirkus Best Picture Book, 2019

“A restrained text fuses with visually arresting and enigmatic interactions to open a welcoming space for contemplation.” ― Kirkus, starred review

“The Ranger is a memorable and beautifully illustrated picture book story … an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections …” ― Midwest Book Review

Praise for Nancy Vo and The Outlaw:

“Bewitching … Vo’s gorgeous black-and-white drawings repeat and invert, revealing a stark world of night and day and night. … The most magical part of the book, illustrating Vo’s innate sense of story, is the separate tale of a child’s naughty behavior that is followed by connection and kindness.” ― New York Times

“Thoughtful readers are the audience for this stunning book, which will generate questions and conversation once the gorgeously created work is done.” ― School Library Journal

“The dramatic illustrations are a perfect complement to the minimalist text. … an unusual and significant book for children and a welcome addition to all library collections.” ― CM Magazine, starred review

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Groundwood Books; Illustrated edition (August 1, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 44 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1773061283
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1773061283
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 490L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.45 x 8.62 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 5 ratings

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Nancy Vo

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Nancy Vo grew up where the sun rose in the prairies and set behind the Rockies. She graduated with degrees in Architecture and Fine Arts, joined the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and decided to be a picture-book maker. By day, she works as a facility planner where her colleagues politely tolerate her love of puns and argyle socks. At ungodly hours in the night, she gets to draw.

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Mass Customer Joyce Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars Human/animal friendship
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
An elegant, terse meditation on the meaning of friendship in defiance of stereotypes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020
This is not your standard picture book. It reads more in the European-style that doesn't talk down to children. Instead, it makes them think and question. I bought THE RANGER at a local bookstore because I saw it on the shelf, read it, and could not stop thinking about it. It raises questions about friendship that are often overlooked. I LOVE the illustrations and the story.
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C. McConnell
5.0 out of 5 stars Second book in a series
Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2019
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This is a book that you will be pleased to read to a child many times. The illustrations and the story are very direct but also emotionally compelling, evoking deep relationships between people and the natural world. If you start with "The Ranger" you will want to look at the author's earlier "The Outlaw" as well.
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