The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest

A delightfully grim tale about an undead fox whose lonely existence is turned upside down when he learns his job as usher of souls is in jeopardy, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Tim Burton.

A Newbery Honor Award Book!

A fox and a badger begrudgingly team up to change their destinies in this endearing middle grade novel-perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate.

Featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout, this critically acclaimed novel brings Deadwood Forest to life through both words and art.

“Heartbreaking, marvelously funny, and generously redemptive.” Kirkus, starred review

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 After