An undead fox's lonely existence is turned upside down when he learns his job as the usher of souls is in jeopardy, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Tim Burton.
Claire is the*undead*fox*of Deadwood Forest. Here, the 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. And while he loves guiding animal souls into each of the four realms Clare is lonely.
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Clare's lonely*undead*existence is 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 find her way out of Deadwood. This is unprecedented. Baffling. Clare seeks the help of Hesterfowl-the visionary grouse who recently foretold of turmoil in Deadwood. But Hesterfowl wallops him with a shocking revelation: Clare is dying-this time*really*dying-and the Afterlife sent Gingersnipes to replace him as Usher.*
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Clare is devastated;*outraged;*and decides he will do anything to change his fate, even tricking Gingersnipes into the Afterlife.
