ISBN: 9781770865969
Format: Trade Paperback
Size: 5.375" x 8.00"
Subjects:
JUV080000 JUVENILE FICTION / Zombies
JUV019000 JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
JUV052000 JUVENILE FICTION / Monsters
JUV002000 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General
Synopsis:
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Every zombie apocalypse needs a hero. And that hero should be a raccoon.
Trip, the clumsy but streetwise raccoon, has managed to survive the zombie apocalypse with the help of animal friends and a few kind humans. But he can’t help but notice one thing: he’s the only raccoon in his crew. In fact, he’s the only raccoon he’s seen in ages.
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Where have all the raccoons gone?
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The answer to that question is scarier than any zombie horde. People have discovered that raccoons are more than just rodents who knock over their garbage bins; they might be a tool for ending zombie-ism.
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And that is bad news for raccoons.
Price: $13.95
Ages: 9 to 12
Publication Date: February 13, 2021
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Shortlisted, 2023 Red Cedar Award (BC Young Readers’ Choice)
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Reviews
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“In case you need a little humour with your thrills and chills, check out Trip of the Dead by Angela Misri (Dancing Cat Books, 9-12), the hilarious sequel to her comical zombie thriller, Pickles vs. The Zombies. Trip, the intrepid raccoon hero of her earlier book, with a little help from his feline friend, Ginger, and Emmy the Wonder-Hamster, leaves his pet humans and sets off on a quest to see if rumours that raccoons are being held hostage in a zombie-free encampment are true.”
— Jeffrey Canton, The Globe and Mail
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“Trip of the Dead is hilarious, it’s action packed and suspenseful and a reminder that a family can be made of many different species.”
— Stephanie Lamb, Storytime with Stephanie
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“Angela Misri's work is whimsical and creative, relating human conflicts and insecurities to the animals in her story, and thereby making them approachable. Having a fearful and unsure character play the hero, Misri shows that anyone can find courage, as long as they have the right motivation.”
— Sara Rigotti, Canadian Children's Book News
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“… Children who enjoy animal stories filled with outdoor adventures and friendships will be drawn to Trip of the Dead. Recommended.”
— Tanya Boudreau, CM Magazine