{"product_id":"9780316575720","title":"Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest","description":"★ \"\u003cb\u003eHeartbreaking, marvelously funny, and generously redemptive.\" ―\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eoutraged\u003c\/i\u003e, and determined to do anything to change his fate.","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46356482425004,"sku":"9780316575720","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/6626\/7820\/files\/19240203482300.jpg?v=1781639204","url":"https:\/\/giftshop.carlemuseum.org\/products\/9780316575720","provider":"The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}