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The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest - by Aubrey Hartman (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • ★ "Heartbreaking, marvelously funny, and generously redemptive.
  • 8-10 Years
  • 7.7" x 5.6" Hardcover
  • 320 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic

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About the Book



"An undead fox serving as the Usher of souls has his life upended when a mysterious badger soul appears"--



Book Synopsis



★ "Heartbreaking, marvelously funny, and generously redemptive." ―Kirkus, starred review

In one of the best-reviewed books of the year, an undead fox named Clare meets a badger named Gingersnaps who turns his life upside down--perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Tim Burton.

Clare is the undead fox of Deadwood Forest. Here, leaves grow in a perpetual state of fall: not quite dead, but not quite alive--just like Clare. Long ago, he was struck by a car, and, hovering between life and death, he was given the choice to either cross into the Afterlife or become an Usher of wandering souls. Clare chose the latter: a solitary life of guiding souls to their final resting place.

Clare's quiet and predictable days are met with upheaval when a badger soul named Gingersnipes knocks on his door. Despite Clare's efforts to usher her into the Afterlife, the badger is unable to leave Deadwood. This is unprecedented. Baffling. A disturbing mystery which threatens the delicate balance between the living and the dead.

Desperate for help, Clare and Gingersnipes set out on a treacherous journey to find Hesterfowl--the visionary grouse who recently foretold of turmoil in Deadwood. But upon their arrival, Hesterfowl divulges a shocking revelation that leaves Clare devastated, outraged, and determined to do anything to change his fate.



Review Quotes




"...a riveting and morally complex tale populated by flawed, fully realized characters navigating realistic emotions."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "Heartbreaking, marvelously funny, and generously redemptive."--Kirkus, starred review

★ "To tuck such a deeply felt tale of self-discovery and love in such a delightfully raucous adventure is quite the feat, and Hartman's sophomore outing is surely a classic in the making. Readers will not soon forget Clare and Gingersnipes--and they'll be thrilled by the revelation of the unknown narrator and an ending that potentially promises more adventures."--BCCB, starred review

★ "Hartman's animal fantasy is lightly macabre in its trappings but sweet and uplifting in substance, and the conversational narration adds an extra layer of whimsy to the proceedings. This tale of self-love and acceptance makes the most of its unique setting and the memorable characters found there."--Booklist, starred review

"The dry humor, an amusingly intrusive narrator, and a touch of nostalgia intertwine to create an endearingly strange snapshot of a cottage-core world caught between life, death, and the afterlife."--The Horn Book

"Told in beautiful prose and with rich imagery, this is a deep story about death, loss, and grief, but also about compassion, finding meaning, and discovering what one really is made of in the face of the strongest adversity."--School Library Journal

Praise for The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest:

"The journey that Clare and Gingersnipes take together made me wish I was a kid reading The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by flashlight long after I was supposed to be asleep in bed. I cannot wait for young readers to fall in love with this story and these unforgettable characters."--Colby Sharp, educator and author of The Creativity Project

"Aubrey Hartman expertly braids together a fast-paced plot with lively humor and poignant philosophy in this warm hug of a novel. Soulful and heartfelt."--Kamilla Benko, USA Today bestselling author of The Unicorn Quest

"If you could transform into a book the feeling of sitting by a bonfire on a crisp October night with a bright harvest moon, holding a mug of warm, sweet apple cider and listening to the best spooky story you've ever heard, you would end up with this book. It's pure autumnal, ghostly, whimsical, profound perfection."--Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of THE SERPENT KING



About the Author



Aubrey Hartman grew up in Virginia just before the technology boom, when exciting weekend plans consisted of a library card and a few dozen ice pops. Her most beloved friends all lived the pages of her favorite novels, and if she's being honest, they still do. After high school, she studied at Brigham Young University, earning a bachelor's degree in advertising and a minor in art history. Currently, she lives in California with her husband and three young children. In her thirty-some years, she's lived many lives, and is currently in her medical-mom era--learning how to be an advocate for her youngest child, an objectively delightful baby with a trach and a feeding tube. She invites you to visit her at aubreyhartman.com.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-10 Years
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fantasy & Magic
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
Author: Aubrey Hartman
Language: English
Street Date: February 25, 2025
TCIN: 92388235
UPC: 9780316575720
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-1527
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.3 inches length x 5.6 inches width x 7.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.85 pounds
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