Elf Dog and Owl Head
“Elf Dog and Owl Head” by M. T. Anderson is set to be published by Candlewick Press on October 8, 2024. This 240-page book, written in English, follows the story of Clay, a boy seeking an escape from his mundane home life during a global plague. As he retreats into the woods, he encounters a mysterious dog named Elphinore, leading him on surreal adventures filled with both wonder and danger.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Clay navigates the unknown, encountering various challenges along the way. The narrative intertwines elements of fantasy and magic, capturing the essence of childhood exploration and the complexities of growing up. Enhanced by evocative black-and-white illustrations by Junyi Wu, this chapter book presents a unique journey that resonates with themes of discovery and the interplay between the fantastic and the everyday.
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A Newbery Honor Book
“Writing with his characteristic precision, Anderson melds the fantastic with the everyday. . . . A hilarious, heartfelt triumph.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Clay has had his fill of home life. A global plague has brought the world to a screeching halt, and with little to look forward to but a summer of video-calling friends, vying with annoying sisters for the family computer, and tuning out his parents’ financial worries, he’s only too happy to retreat to the woods. From the moment the elegant little dog with the ornate collar appears like an apparition among the trees, Clay sees something uncanny in her. Each day the mysterious Elphinore leads Clay down paths he never knew existed, deeper into the unknown. But they aren’t alone in their surreal adventures. There are traps and terrors in the woods, too, and if Clay isn’t careful, he might stray off the path and lose his way forever. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by Junyi Wu, National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson’s novel is heartfelt and exhilarating, wry and poignant, seamlessly merging the fantastic and the familiar in a tale both timely and timeless.
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