"Life is only worth living if we don't lose ourselves."

Fox by Alice D'Arrigo is a novel about understanding and accepting oneself first, and then others. Jennifer Black is sixteen, a quiet, solitary girl with fiery red hair—that's why everyone at school calls her Fox. Markus is the most popular boy in school, always the center of attention. Jennifer lives on a farm while Markus lives in a mansion fit for a celebrity. She loves Taylor Swift's country-pop music, while he loves rock. 

Jennifer and Markus seem like night and day, but suddenly everything changes when Abby and Professor Johnson arrive at school. Abby and Jennifer form an immediate friendship, and Jennifer discovers the importance of being herself without hiding from others, of believing in her dreams and abilities, of understanding that sometimes battles are fought alone, but that to win wars, you need allies. But the real lesson for Jennifer was understanding that in life, you don't have to compromise to be loved or change, but rather be yourself, because those who love us must love us for who we are. 

This transformation wasn't just thanks to their friendship, but also to the work Professor Johnson did with his students, but especially with Jennifer, because he believed in her from the very beginning. Jennifer, now more confident, gets engaged to Markus, even though their relationship isn't stable. But the most important thing for Jennifer, which pushed her to open up to the rest of the world, is music. And this passion of hers is rewarded with a scholarship to the Clef de G music school. 

This book is particularly suitable for a teenage audience, helping them better understand the world around them. It explains the importance of self-acceptance and of creating one's own identity without having to follow the crowd.

I really enjoyed Fox's story; the book is written fluidly and fluently. The characters are well-described, each with their own unique characteristics. It's a romantic story, and very intriguing chapter after chapter. I think this book will be a huge success because it tackles a timely topic.

She's sixteen, a shy and solitary soul, and has fiery red hair: that's why everyone at school calls her Volpe. He's Markus, the most handsome and charismatic in the class, the one who excels at sports, always the center of attention. She lives on a farm, he lives in a mansion worthy of a celebrity. She loves Taylor Swift's country-pop music, he loves rock. Volpe and Markus truly seem like night and day. Suddenly, everything changes: Abby and Professor Johnson arrive at school, and a new life begins for Volpe; for the first time, she'll be forced to put herself out there and come to terms with her secret passion for music, while her world and Markus's collide. Volpe will discover the importance of being herself and letting her soul speak, no matter the cost. And finally, hiding will no longer be necessary.

What makes Alice D'Arrigo's book a must-read for every young man or woman is the underlying message: things can change. All it takes is talking. All it takes is the strength to band together. All it takes is understanding that staying locked in one's own solitude can be counterproductive.

Jennifer Black is a sixteen-year-old girl known to everyone as Fox because of her orange hair and the way she stands out from her peers. Jen is a very quiet girl who prefers to be alone and avoid being the center of attention. Jennifer loves country-pop music, especially Taylor Swift's songs because they perfectly reflect her feelings. She is in love with Marcus, a perfect guy, but he has nothing in common with her. Despite their differences, the two begin dating and develop feelings for each other.

Jen was never able to share her emotions with anyone until she met Abby, her best friend, and Professor Johnson. Thanks to them, she was able to overcome her shyness and realize her dreams, making new friends and attending music parties.

Jennifer will stop hiding in her gray sweatshirt and will start showing herself as she really is and introducing herself to others through her voice.

Fox is a novel I recommend to teenagers. It's a book that makes you reflect on the importance of not following the crowd just to avoid feeling different from others, as we often tend to do in this age group, trying to accept ourselves and be ourselves in all situations. However, I also recommend this book to parents of teenage children, to gain an idea of ​​what teenagers go through and to understand how to behave with their children when dealing with difficult situations and moments. It's a very easy and flowing book to read. The author manages to tackle some rather heavy themes, but in a light-hearted way that makes the reader think.

Understanding oneself and accepting others in their diversity is one of the most difficult aspects of adolescence, but this is explained in a unique and simple way in Alice D'Arrigo's book “Volpe.”.

I read this book with great enthusiasm because I was able to understand the reality and the characters described because they are similar to what I am experiencing at this time in my life. It tells the story of Volpe, a shy, lonely, unconventional girl who, thanks to a new friend, Markus, and her new professor, learns to love herself and not hide just because she feels different.

The writing is simple, fluid, and engaging right up to the end. The story is always clear, and the characters never become confused because they all have well-defined personalities. It delicately addresses current, complicated, and powerful issues, prompting careful reflection on the various issues and offering a clear moral.

It made me understand that everyone has their own identity and this is true beauty.

The book "Volpe" was written by Alice d'Arrigo, a young student. The genre isn't my favorite, but the story is compelling and engaging. In any case, I found the book to be very readable and detailed. The author addresses very important issues, such as self-acceptance and differentiation from other peers—which is precisely the goal of the protagonist Volpe—and touches on topics like bullying. The author's views on these issues are timely and resonant. What I liked about this book wasn't so much the story itself, but the themes it explored and the way they were presented.

Fox is a young high school girl with distinctive red hair, which is why she's called that. Her real name is Jennifer, she lives in the countryside, her favorite singer is Taylor Swift, and she's passionate about music. She's different from many others because she lives in her own world; she doesn't necessarily want to be the center of attention and be noticed. Fox meets Markus, a boy who's always the center of attention, and the two aren't very close at first. He seems very different from Jennifer because he lives in a very luxurious villa and has different habits. After many opportunities to get to know each other, such as parties and meeting other friends, the two realize that they aren't as different as they thought.

Alice D'Arrigo's Fox is a novel entirely focused on understanding and accepting oneself, first and foremost, and then others. Being different, possessing a keen sensitivity, a keen sense of observation, and wholeheartedly pursuing personal interests that go beyond the norms of school VIPs—those everyone imitates to fit in—doesn't mean you're stupid, nor does it justify being constantly ridiculed or, in extreme cases, bullied.

It simply shows us that diversity leads to the development of unique and rare personalities. What struck me most was the way the characters were drawn, as each has their own personality and way of doing things, which makes them all different and recognizable, somehow unique. The writing style is fluid, which is an absolute positive, and it's also positive how the author managed to highlight the almost complete transformation of the book's protagonist.

To be honest, I didn't have many expectations for this book but it turned out to be really beautiful!

The book tells the story of a girl who is called a fox because of her orange hair, but her real name is Jennifer Black. She is 16 years old, lives on a farm, is always solitary and quiet, and doesn't like being the center of attention. 

Markus is the most handsome boy in his class, always the center of attention, full of girls, and very good at sports, especially soccer. The two boys belong to two very different worlds, but they have one thing in common: a passion for music.

Fox lives alone on her farm. At school, she's always picked on for her orange hair, and no one tries to understand or help her. She just tries to escape, but her orange hair is always noticed, which is why she always wears a hat to hide it. She always wears oversized, baggy sweatshirts. She's a neutral girl, meaning she never takes sides and is always quiet, enjoying observing other people's behavior.

A new girl named Abigail arrives at school. She'll call herself "Abby," a determined, energetic, courageous, and always full of herself. The two girls become best friends, and Fox discovers the true meaning of friendship. Abby tries to help Fox be herself and not be afraid of other people's prejudices. 

A new teacher arrives in his class and tries to bring Fox closer to Markus because the two boys have a lot in common, but at first it turns out to be more difficult than expected due to some misunderstandings.

He belongs to the popular group because he has a lot of girlfriends and is good at sports, while she is always teased; the two then realize they have a lot in common: they both love music and express their emotions through singing.

Jennifer manages to express herself and no longer fear other people's prejudices thanks to the help of her best friends and Markus. Jennifer and Markus fall in love despite their differences and overcome all their difficulties.

Jennifer eventually gets a scholarship to attend her hometown music school, fulfilling her dream of singing at one of the city's top schools.

A main theme is bullying; the girl is mocked and teased for her hair, a phenomenon that is still present today. This book emphasizes the importance of friendship; Fox's friends try to help her be herself and leave behind other people's prejudices. The love that blossoms between Jennifer and Markus is also depicted here. 

The book is written in a simple way and is understandable to everyone, the vocabulary is understandable and the book is very linear, meaning the story is very clear.

I liked the novel and recommend it because it addresses current issues and uses a simple style that is very easy to read.

Fox lives on a farm and is a very lonely girl. Her classmates mock her for her orange hair, calling her a fox. She has no friends.

Until the day a new girl named Abigail arrives, the opposite of Fox, but despite everything they immediately become great friends, so thanks to her, Fox learns about the concept of friendship.

Abby tries to help Jennifer be more confident and not worry about other people's judgment.

A new teacher also arrives with an unusual teaching method: he divides the students into pairs, who will have to work together throughout the year.

Fox is put together with Markus, the most popular boy in class, so very different from Jennifer.

However, they realize they have many things in common, especially music, and they both sing to express their feelings.

These friendships will allow Fox to unlock herself and believe in herself more and finally Jennifer and Markus fall in love and Jennifer gets a scholarship to the music school of her city realizing her dream of singing in one of the most prestigious schools in her country.

This book covers several themes, including how a person can transform from an insecure girl, afraid to speak her mind, to a confident person, capable of overcoming difficulties and not running away. Finally, it also explores the theme of adolescence.

Finally, it also deals with the importance of friendship and love, which can change one's life and overcome any obstacle.

The book has a fluid and flowing writing, the vocabulary is simple and compressible and it has a linear writing style 

I really liked this book and I recommend it especially to teenage readers like me because it deals with very close themes and the story is simple and direct.

This book also makes us understand that our insecurities can be overcome and we can assert ourselves with the help of friends.

The book is about a girl named Jennifer Black, whom everyone calls fox. She's sixteen years old and quite solitary and quiet. She has orange hair, which is why her classmates call her fox. Markus, on the other hand, is the perfect boy in the class; the most handsome, but also the most intelligent. Although they live in opposite worlds, since she lives in the city, they share a passion: music.

Fox is the typical country girl who is mocked at school for her rude manners. Fox wants to disappear, but her gigantic size and orange hair prevent her from doing so. Fox lives in the shadows of others, never making a decision. This situation changes when Jennifer becomes friends with Abigail, a very strong and determined girl. Abby often encourages her to be herself, without living in shame and in the shadows of others. Then there is a teacher, Johnson, who allows Jennifer and Markus to get closer because he understands that they have a lot in common. At first, the relationship between Jennifer and Markus is very difficult because Markus gets all the attention in the class, while Jennifer, on the other hand, is perhaps the most excluded girl, partly due to her very withdrawn nature. But here, also thanks to her friend Abby, Jennifer undergoes a radical change in her character.

Jennifer and Markus realize they have strong feelings for each other, and they often express this through music: their unbridled passion. Finally, thanks to her friends and Markus, Jennifer is able to fully express herself, without the fear of being judged. In the finale, the two fall in love and, together, overcome the series of difficulties they face. Furthermore, in the finale, a very important, yet unexpected, call occurs; on the phone is the director of the city's most prestigious music school, offering Jennifer the opportunity to attend music school classes for free, thanks to a scholarship she received for her excellent academic results. Jennifer accepts and sees her lifelong dream—to sing at a prestigious school—come true.

Jennifer is now the happiest girl in the world, and from this experience she has learned that great results can be achieved if you don't live in other people's shadows.

The themes addressed in the book are very concrete and are the most classic problems of adolescence. A key theme addressed in the book is the injustice that can exist in the school environment.

The message the novel wants to convey is that we should never stop at appearances, because people often wear masks out of fear of being themselves.

The book is probably more suitable for middle school students, because it deals with delicate topics in a rather banal way.

The overall judgment is positive because, even if in a subtle way, current issues are addressed, related to teenagers, and therefore very close to us.

The protagonist is Jennifer Black, known to everyone as "Fox," a sixteen-year-old loner, quiet, and dislikes being the center of attention. She has orange hair. Her classmate, Markus, is the "handsome" boy, the one who excels at sports, is full of girls, and is always the center of attention. She lives on a farm, he lives in a mansion. Two completely different worlds, but they have one thing in common: their passion for music. 

Fox is immersed in solitude, living on her farm. At school, she's constantly mocked and excluded, and no one tries to understand her. She just wants to disappear, but her physical appearance is too flashy to be overlooked. Her hair is orange, so she always wears a cap to hide it, and she loves to hide and disappear in her oversized sweatshirts. She's a girl who never takes a stand, preferring to stay silent and observe people's behavior.

This situation changes when a new girl, Abigail, arrives at school, a determined and bold girl who won't let anyone walk all over her. Abby and Jennifer become best friends, and thanks to Jennifer, the fox discovers the true meaning of friendship. Abby will encourage her to be herself and not be afraid to show everyone who she really is, because no one has ever looked beyond her appearance to truly know her. 

Jennifer's meeting with Markus is an important step in the novel, even though the relationship is very difficult from the very beginning due to many misunderstandings.

He belongs to the "VIP" group, while she is teased by everyone except Abby and Toby. Volpe and Markus realize that they have strong feelings for each other and that they share many interests; they love music because it is a way to express themselves completely.

Thanks to her friends and Markus, Jennifer is finally able to show herself without the fear that others might judge her.

The two boys fall in love despite belonging to two completely opposite worlds and manage to overcome all difficulties.

The book ends with a phone call from the director of the city's most prestigious music school, offering Volpe a scholarship to attend classes completely free of charge. His dream comes true: he can finally sing at one of his city's most prestigious schools.

Fox is happy with his life, now he has proof that by leaving his den he can do anything. 

The novel addresses adolescent issues, the grief over the loss of her mother, and the difficult relationship with her father and his new partner. Bullying and injustices at school are also addressed.

The message the novel wants to convey is that we must not stop at appearances because people often wear masks for fear of being themselves, but we must go beyond and really get to know a person.

The style adopted by the book is extremely simple and suitable for everyone.

The book is easy to read and flows smoothly. It addresses current issues related to teenagers, and was quite interesting and enjoyable to read. I recommend it especially to middle school students.

The book's protagonist is Jennifer, a shy and lonely girl who doesn't have the courage to show her true personality. She loves music, especially Taylor Swift, and dreams of making it big in the music industry. She has orange hair, which is why they call her "fox." Her everyday life is anonymous and friendless, and unlike her peers, she's never been to a party, for example. Everything changes when Abigail and Professor Johnson arrive at her school. Abigail is Jennifer's complete opposite, exuberant and impulsive, so as they get to know each other and become friends, they complement each other perfectly. Professor Johnson, however, manages to turn Jennifer's life upside down with his somewhat unusual teaching method, dividing the class into pairs who work together all year. Jennifer's partner is Markus, the most popular boy in school. Over time, the two fall in love because Markus manages to bring out the best in Jennifer. In fact, the latter, insecure, manages to acquire more self-confidence, capable of overcoming difficulties and not running away from her fears. 

The book is very readable and addresses the sensitive topic of adolescence. It's not only sensitive, but also timely, and anyone can identify with it: the friendships we'll always carry in our hearts, first loves, and consequently, first heartbreaks. A highly recommended book, especially for those who are very insecure and have trouble relating to others, for example in a world as cruel as high school.

Fox is a novel that tells the story of a country girl who is given this nickname because of her orange hair, shyness, and desire to isolate herself from her peers. During her final school year, however, things change: the arrival of a new classmate, Abby, helps her reveal her true personality without shame, finally allowing her to have friends. Furthermore, the arrival of a new teacher leads her to reveal her passion for singing, which until then she had kept a secret. Furthermore, thanks to this teacher and his peculiar schoolwork, Fox is forced to partner up with Markus Anderson until the end of the year. Markus is the most popular boy in school, he is rich, and he is the captain of the school soccer team; all the girls have a crush on him. By being together, the two boys will get to know each other and gradually realize they cannot live without each other. With this book the author conveys two messages: the first is to not be ashamed of showing yourself as you are and the second is to pursue your dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.

The book "Volpe" managed to capture my attention from the first pages. Each time I finished a chapter, the desire to continue reading increased. This book captivated me because it talks about common life experiences that I identified with.

In particular, the “me” of a few years ago can identify with Jennifer: a shy person who doesn't like to be noticed, with a great passion that she prefers to keep hidden, with few but true friendships, and with a special “friend” who will never abandon her, her dog.

Just like Jennifer, at some point in my life I found a person like Markus who, even though he's your opposite, loves you, understands you, lets you out and pushes you to always do better. For me, it was different; I didn't fall in love with this person, but I opened up to him like I'd never done with anyone before.

Furthermore, I liked the fact that this book recounted plausible facts such as rivalries within a class, even if with very strong tones.

Alice D'Arrigo has managed to describe the person I was a while ago; maybe one day I too will be able to realize my dream and make my great passion known to everyone.

The protagonists of Alice D'Arrigo's primo romanzo , Jennifer and Markus, belong to two opposing worlds, or so it seems. Both prefer to hide their true selves: he behind the image of the selfish, popular boy, and she beneath the hoodies that hide her long orange hair, the reason everyone nicknames her "The Fox." School life isn't easy for Jennifer; her family owns a farm, and because of this, the group of richest and most handsome kids in school is always ready to tease her.

Fortunately, with the new year comes Abigail, his new best friend, a resourceful girl who, without any qualms, begins a full-blown revolt against that overly snobbish group that no other student has ever managed to rebel against. Only thanks to her, Volpe no longer feels the need to isolate himself, but rather discovers all the benefits of being part of a group of friends he can trust. The novel uses an informal language that reflects youthful vocabulary, featuring plenty of dialogue and short sentences that make for a smooth read. The author doesn't focus in detail on the love story between Markus and Jennifer, which blossoms thanks to Mr. Johnson's homework—which is instead left in the background to the reader's imagination—but she highlights the various complexities inherent in adolescence, especially those related to coexistence at school.

This novel is very different from the usual stories where a relationship begins with hatred and blossoms into love, and where the bad boy ultimately turns out to be the perfect boyfriend. For this reason, I found it alternative and far from banal, a story that captivates until the last page and is difficult to put down once you begin.

Fox is an engaging novel.

Jennifer Black is a sixteen-year-old girl. She's quiet, solitary, and doesn't like being in groups. She loves pop-country music, especially Taylor Swift, but she hates her hair, which isn't red or coppery, but orange, hence her nickname "Fox.".

Markus is completely different: charming, rich, self-confident, popular, and loves rock.

Things suddenly change with the arrival of a new classmate, Abby, and Professor Jhonson, Volpe's life is radically transformed: Jennifer has to deal with her shyness and put herself on the line, she also finds herself forced to enter Markus's world and there are quite a few arguments.

After a school year, amidst new friendships, bickering, and new loves, Volpe understands how important it is to be yourself and never give up on your dreams.

Jennifer's story might be the usual one depicted in American comedies often seen on television, but Alice D'Arrigo has managed to use very simple language to address the difficult and delicate subject of adolescence. The book is a very easy read, not to mention the curiosity that grows as the story progresses. The numerous references to Taylor Swift songs are very interesting, giving insight into the mood and atmosphere of the moment the protagonist is experiencing.

Where the Wind Is Born: The Life of Nellie Bly is a biography of this woman who is a force of nature, just like the wind. Contrary to what everyone thought when she started out, she will achieve her dream on her own.

Written by Nicola Attadio and published by Bompiani in March 2018, the book is set in the late 1800s, when this young girl's father passes away and her mother remarries an abusive man. She quickly realizes that she must rely solely on herself to create the life she dreams of. In 1887, she shows up at the Dispatch, where she is hired despite the editor's considerable hesitation. She gains fame from her first articles about Blackwell's asylum and the Pullman strike; her peak is her trip around the world in less than eighty days. She continues to write for various newspapers, but despite all this work, she always finds time to care for her mother and falls in love with a man much older than her, but with principles she believes are right. So much so that in the last years before dying of bronchopneumonia in 1922, she was busy transmitting news about the war from Europe to America and managing her husband's company, American Steel Barrel.

Nellie Bly is the epitome of an enterprising and independent woman who, by doing what she loves and sharing truthful news with heart, will be able to live the life she imagined as a child. Ambitious, passionate about her work, attentive to detail, understanding and compassionate, driven by curiosity, and possessing a captivating mind are all adjectives that can be attributed to this "Superwoman." Themes include female emancipation and the resourcefulness of individuals who seek to convey a single message: that you must build your own future, without ever looking for loopholes, because you will be rewarded later.

The writer adopts a style in which the descriptions and thoughts of the character prevail, with short sentences and lots of punctuation to give the whole book a frenetic pace just like Nellie's life.

The book is very interesting: all the characters are perfectly researched and have characteristics that make them unique and very similar to real people; the locations are described in such a way as to give the reader a general idea, but leave room for the imagination in less relevant elements; the quotes or references to other works by great artists (e.g., Verne) are also very appreciable. Overall, the book reveals a true story that few people know and is an excellent way to learn about events of the past through a relaxing read.

I'm very happy to have read this book because it introduced me to the story of this extraordinary woman. American Nellie Bly (pseudonym of Elizabeth Jane Cochran) was the first female reporter in history, between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, at a time when women's sole responsibility was to stay home and dedicate themselves to their families or to perform low-level jobs in factories. Not only did Nellie become famous throughout America, but she also fought for the causes of women and the most vulnerable workers. Her life was a constant challenge: from traveling the world in 72 days instead of 80, to managing a company with thousands of employees, whom she cared for as if they were her own family. Her life began happily thanks to a loving father, but everything changed after his death: Elizabeth was quickly forced to take charge of her life and fight for her own autonomy without having to depend on a man. Only once does she make a mistake, trusting a man who bankrupts her company, but she quickly recovers, returns to Europe just before the outbreak of the Great War, and resumes her career as a reporter.

It's a story full of exciting adventures and surprising twists. I really liked the way the author structured each chapter, dividing it into two parts: the first, written in italics, represents Elizabeth's interior monologue, with very profound and moving words; the second, longer one, represents the journalist's actual biography, the account of her adventures, enriched by some of her articles from that era.
It's a very engaging and informative book because the author also includes a careful description of the period of profound change the United States was experiencing between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. What

really struck me about Nellie was her strong character, her boldness, her courage, her passion, her irrepressible desire to discover and share, her desire to write to reveal to everyone what people often preferred to keep hidden.
For a twenty-first-century girl like me, it's interesting to discover that most of the things we girls take for granted these days, such as the ability to work or even just study, were once reserved exclusively for men. It's only thanks to women like Nellie Bly that we can consider them such today. Once upon a time, women had no say in anything outside the home; they were marginalized and excluded from society. Nellie, thanks above all to her determination, was one of the first women to prove the opposite: that women are just as valuable and can be as independent as men.