The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest (Newbery Honor Award Winner), (Paperback)

<b>A Newbery Honor Award Book!</b> <p><b>A fox and a badger begrudgingly team up to change their destinies in this endearing middle grade novel Featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout, this critically acclaimed novel brings Deadwood Forest to life through both words and art. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate.</b> </p><p> ? "Heartbreaking, marvelously funny, and generously redemptive." -<i>Kirkus</i>, starred review </p><p> 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. </p><p> 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. </p><p> 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, <i>outraged</i>, and determined to do anything to change his fate.</p>

• The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest (Newbery Honor Award Winner), (Paperback)
• Author: Aubrey Hartman
• ISBN: 9780316575737
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-09-01
• Page Count: 336